Home Improvement Grants in Rancho Mirage.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Rancho Mirage, CA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 21 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Rancho Mirage, CA, with individual awards up to $250,000. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans0Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates3Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

HMGP provides funding after a presidentially declared disaster to help communities reduce future disaster losses. Homeow...

Disaster
Up to $30,000

FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage

ICC coverage is built into every National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy and pays up to $30,000 to help bring a s...

Disaster
Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit

HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes

HUD funds state, county, and city governments to identify and fix lead-based paint hazards and other health hazards (mol...

Seniors & Disability
Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs

EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement

EPA's WIIN Act grants and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) fund lead service line replacement programs in...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by the state to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Serv...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 low-interest loan

CalHFA Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for major home repairs and accessibility improvements for moderate-income California homeowner...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 in rebates

SCE Home Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Rebates for energy-efficient home improvements including HVAC systems, insulation, windows, and water heaters. Available...

Energy
Up to $3,500 rebate

SCE Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Enhanced rebate for qualifying heat pump water heaters and HVAC heat pump systems. Higher rebates available for income-q...

Energy
Up to $2,000 rebate

SCE Central Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for high-efficiency central air conditioning and heat pump systems that exceed federal efficiency standards. Reb...

Energy
Up to $5,500 for battery storage

SCE Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

Incentive for residential battery storage systems paired with solar or as backup power. Higher incentives available for ...

Solar/Renewable
Free energy upgrades

SCE Energy Savings Assistance Program

Free home energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified SCE customers including weatherization, insulation, HVAC repai...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard remediation

California Lead Hazard Abatement Program

HUD-funded lead hazard reduction program for homes built before 1978 where children under 6 reside. Provides free lead t...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grant for very low-income seniors (62+) to remove health and safety hazards. Must be in eligible rural area and unable t...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loan for home repairs and improvements in eligible rural areas. Interest rate fixed at 1% with up to 20-yea...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to meet accessibility needs. ...

Veterans
Up to $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for accessibility. Covers modifications s...

Veterans
Up to $250,000 financing

CaliforniaFIRST PACE Financing

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and seismic...

Solar/Renewable
30% tax credit

Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing solar panels, battery storage, solar water heaters, and other ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $7,500 grant or rebate

Riverside County Water District Sewer Lateral Assistance

Financial assistance for low-income homeowners to repair or replace private sewer laterals. Availability and amount vary...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 in services

Desert Arc Senior Weatherization Program

Enhanced weatherization services for low-income seniors in the Coachella Valley including Rancho Mirage. Provides energy...

Seniors & Disability
Defer property taxes

California Property Tax Postponement Program

Allows eligible seniors, blind, or disabled homeowners to defer payment of property taxes on their primary residence. Ta...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Rancho Mirage, CA?

21 programs are currently listed for Rancho Mirage, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes.

Do home improvement grants in Rancho Mirage have to be repaid?

Grants do not have to be repaid. Forgivable loans are forgiven over a residency period, and rebates refund your money after the purchase. In Rancho Mirage, 16 programs do not require repayment, 0 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Rancho Mirage?

Every program listing carries the official application link and phone number for the administering agency. Homeowners apply directly with that agency; there is no middleman and no fee.