Home Improvement Grants in Richardson.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Richardson, TX, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Richardson, TX, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 14 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 loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

Not sure which program fits? Email us what you need. It is free, and a real person answers.

1
Filter
Tell us about you
2
Browse
See matching programs
3
Get help
Or filter by your situation
Showing 24 programs
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 $30,000

Richardson CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to low- and moderate-income homeowners in Richardson. The loan is forgi...

Home Repair
Up to $8,500 grant

Richardson Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repair grants to address immediate health and safety hazards for very low-income homeowners in Richar...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Richardson ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Richardson for residents with disabilities. E...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

Richardson Senior Home Repair Program

Provides home repair grants for senior homeowners age 62 and older in Richardson with low to moderate incomes. Covers es...

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

Texas Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal weatherization program administered by the state of Texas to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Serv...

Weatherization
Up to $1,200 rebate

Oncor Electric Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for Richardson homeowners and renters served by Oncor who install qualifying energy-efficient electric heat pump ...

Energy
Up to $500 in rebates

Oncor Home Energy Efficiency Program

Comprehensive rebate program for Richardson residents served by Oncor who implement multiple energy efficiency improveme...

Energy
$85 rebate per thermostat

Oncor Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for Richardson residents in the Oncor service area who purchase and install qualifying ENERGY STAR certified smar...

Energy
Up to $450 rebate

Atmos Energy Efficient Furnace Rebate

Rebate for Richardson residents served by Atmos Energy who install high-efficiency natural gas furnaces. Rebate amounts ...

Energy
Up to $150 rebate

Atmos Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Richardson residents in the Atmos Energy service area who replace existing water heaters with high-efficiency...

Energy
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit for Richardson homeowners who install solar photovoltaic systems. The credit equals 30% of the total ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Federal loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Richardson to repair, improve, or m...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to accommodate t...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home where they resid...

Veterans
Up to $25,000 loan

Texas Veterans Home Improvement Program (VHLP)

Low-interest home improvement loan for Texas veterans who served on active duty for more than 90 days and received an ho...

Veterans
Free lead hazard removal

Dallas County Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remove lead-based paint hazards in Dallas County homes, including Richardson, built b...

Home Repair
Varies by disaster damage

Texas General Land Office Homeowner Assistance Program

Federal CDBG Disaster Recovery funds administered by Texas GLO to help homeowners recover from presidentially declared d...

Disaster
Up to $1,500 annually

Texas Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Provides financial assistance to help low-income Richardson households pay their energy bills during extreme weather. Pr...

Energy
Up to $110,000 exemption

Richardson Senior Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for Richardson homeowners age 65 or older on their primary residence. The exemption reduces the t...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $110,000 exemption

Richardson Disability Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for Richardson homeowners with a disability as defined by the Social Security Administration on t...

Property Tax Relief

💡 Stack programs to maximize your savings

Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

Stack your funding

Pick a project to see how much funding could stack on it from multiple programs in this city.

Refine for your household (optional)

Tell us about your household to see the total you could actually stack. We do not save or share this.

Grant-Approved Contractors in Richardson

These contractors specialize in grant-funded projects and understand the documentation requirements.

No contractors listed yet, be the first in this market.

Get matched with a grant-savvy contractor

Tell us about your project. We'll connect you with contractors in your city who've completed grant-funded work and know the program documentation.

Get notified when programs change

We'll email you when new programs open, deadlines approach, or funding runs low.

Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Richardson, TX?

24 programs are currently listed for Richardson, 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 Richardson 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 Richardson, 16 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Richardson?

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.