Home Improvement Grants in Redlands.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Redlands, CA, with individual awards up to $500,000. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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
Grants18Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven 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
Forgivable loan up to $50,000

Redlands Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners in Redlands. Loan is for...

Home Repair
Grant up to $25,000

Redlands ADA Home Accessibility Modification Program

Grant assistance for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes for elderly or disabled residents in Redlands. ...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $10,000

Redlands Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant for critical home repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety for very low-income homeowner...

Emergency
Rebates up to $3,500

Southern California Edison Home Energy Upgrade Rebate

SCE rebates for comprehensive home energy upgrades including insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, and HVAC improvement...

Energy
Rebate up to $3,680

SCE Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

SCE rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters in single-family homes. Additional incentives av...

Energy
Rebate up to $4,200

SCE Central Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Rebate

SCE offers rebates for high-efficiency central air conditioners and heat pumps, with enhanced rebates for income-qualifi...

Energy
Varies by system size

SCE Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

California SGIP provides incentives for battery energy storage systems paired with solar panels for Redlands homeowners....

Solar/Renewable
Financing varies by project

CaliforniaFIRST PACE Financing for Energy Upgrades

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for energy, water, and resiliency improvements in Redlands. Repaid throu...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar panel and battery storage system installation for Redlands homeowne...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA provides low-interest loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Redlands to repai...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home in Redlands to accommodate...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities to make accessibility adaptations to a home in Redl...

Veterans
Grant up to $3,000

California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP)

CEA earthquake retrofit grants for older homes in Redlands to strengthen foundation-to-frame connections. Available to h...

Disaster
Free lead hazard remediation

California Lead Hazard Control & Reduction Program

State-funded program providing free lead hazard evaluation and remediation for eligible homes built before 1978 in Redla...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

San Bernardino County HOME Investment Partnerships

Federal HOME funds administered by San Bernardino County for owner-occupied home rehabilitation in unincorporated areas ...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Redlands Senior Home Repair Program

Grant assistance for essential home repairs for senior homeowners (62+) in Redlands. Covers health, safety, and accessib...

Seniors & Disability
Loan up to $5,000

Redlands Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Low-interest or deferred loan for qualifying Redlands homeowners to repair or replace private sewer laterals from home t...

Home Repair
Free energy upgrades

SCE Energy Savings Assistance Program

Free energy-saving improvements for income-qualified SCE customers in Redlands including attic insulation, weatherstripp...

Energy
Annual credit up to $340

SCE Summer Discount Plan

Monthly bill credits for income-qualified SCE residential customers in Redlands. Reduces electricity costs during summer...

Energy
30-35% monthly bill discount

SCE California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)

Monthly discount of 30-35% on electric bills for income-qualified SCE customers in Redlands. Reduces overall energy cost...

Energy
18% monthly bill discount

SCE Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA)

Monthly discount of 18% on electric bills for households in Redlands with 3+ members that exceed CARE income limits but ...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Redlands, CA?

25 programs are currently listed for Redlands, 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 Redlands 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 Redlands, 18 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Redlands?

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.