Home Improvement Grants in Royal Oak.

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As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Royal Oak, MI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 13 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven 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 $25,000 forgivable loan

Royal Oak Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-eligible owner-occupied households in Royal Oak. Loan is forg...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Royal Oak Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repair grants for urgent health and safety issues in owner-occupied homes. Priority given to househol...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Royal Oak ADA Home Accessibility Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes for residents with disabilities. Covers ramps, g...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 loan

Royal Oak Water and Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Provides low-interest loans for water and sewer lateral repairs on private property. Available to all Royal Oak property...

Home Repair
Up to $9,500 in weatherization services

Michigan Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal WAP program administered by the state provides free weatherization services to income-eligible households. Servi...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard abatement

Michigan Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State-funded lead hazard abatement for homes with children under 6 years old, especially those with elevated blood lead ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 forgivable loan

MSHDA Home Repair Program

State-funded forgivable loan program for critical home repairs to income-eligible owner-occupants. Loan is forgiven afte...

Home Repair
Free in-home energy audit

DTE Energy Home Energy Analysis

Free comprehensive in-home energy assessment for DTE Energy customers. Includes installation of free energy-saving items...

Energy
Up to $50 per appliance

DTE Energy Appliance Recycling Rebate

DTE Energy will pick up and recycle your old working refrigerator or freezer and pay you $50. Free pickup and environmen...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

DTE Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying air-source or ground-source heat pumps in DTE Energy service territory. Reduces up...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

DTE Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding insulation to attics, basements, and crawl spaces of DTE Energy customers. Must meet minimum R-value r...

Weatherization
Varies by need

DTE Energy Low-Income Self-Sufficiency Plan

Comprehensive energy assistance program for low-income DTE customers including enhanced weatherization, furnace repair/r...

Energy
Varies by income and heating costs

Michigan Home Heating Credit

State tax credit to help low-income Michigan residents pay heating bills. Available to homeowners and renters who meet i...

Energy
Credits for excess solar generation

DTE Solar Net Metering Program

Net metering program allowing DTE customers with solar panels to receive credits for excess electricity sent back to the...

Solar/Renewable
30% federal tax credit

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system. Applies to solar panels, in...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize ho...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their accessibil...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home they live in or plan to live in. Covers ...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 grant

Oakland County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for Oakland County seniors age 60+ to address critical home repairs. Priority given to health and safety i...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $50,000 loan

Michigan Saves Home Energy Loan

Low-interest loans for home energy improvements including HVAC, insulation, windows, and solar. No down payment required...

Energy
Defer up to $1,200 per year

Michigan Property Tax Deferment for Seniors

Allows Michigan seniors age 62+ to defer a portion of property taxes on their principal residence. Deferred taxes accrue...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Royal Oak, MI?

25 programs are currently listed for Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Royal Oak?

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.