Home Improvement Grants in Shorewood.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Shorewood, WI, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Shorewood, WI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 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
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded 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 per home

Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program providing free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible Wisconsin homeo...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000

WHEDA Home Improvement Loan Program

Low-interest home improvement loan program for Wisconsin homeowners with income up to 80% AMI. Loans can be used for rep...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard reduction

Wisconsin Lead-Safe Homes Program

State-funded lead hazard reduction program for homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or pregnant women. Provides...

Home Repair
Up to $3,500 in rebates

Focus on Energy Home Performance Rebates

Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency program offering rebates for insulation, air sealing, high-efficiency HVAC syste...

Energy
Up to $1,200 per system

WE Energies Heat Pump Rebate

Electric utility rebate for qualifying air-source and ground-source heat pumps installed by licensed contractors in WE E...

Energy
$50 per thermostat

WE Energies Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for qualifying Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostats purchased and installed by WE Energies electric customers. Eligibl...

Energy
$150 per kW-DC installed

WE Energies Solar Incentive Program

Incentive payment for qualifying residential solar photovoltaic installations in WE Energies territory. Paid at $150 per...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $200 per fixture

Shorewood Water Utility Fixture Rebate

Rebates for water-efficient fixture upgrades including high-efficiency toilets, showerheads, and faucet aerators. Progra...

Energy
50% cost share up to $5,000

Shorewood Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Cost-share program for private sewer lateral repairs and replacements on owner-occupied properties in Shorewood. Village...

Home Repair
Shared cost replacement

Shorewood Water Service Lateral Replacement

Program for replacing aging water service laterals, particularly lead pipes. Village replaces line from water main to cu...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 grant

Milwaukee County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for Milwaukee County homeowners age 60+ to make emergency home repairs that threaten health or safety. Fun...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 for modifications

Milwaukee County Home Accessibility Modification

Provides funding for home modifications that enable seniors and people with disabilities to live independently. Includes...

Seniors & Disability
Forgivable loan up to $24,999

Shorewood CDBG Home Rehabilitation Loan

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs and rehabilitation on owner-occupied properties in Shorewood. Assists...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Shorewood Emergency Home Repair Grant

Grant for emergency home repairs that pose immediate health or safety threats to very low-income Shorewood homeowners. C...

Emergency
Varies by disaster declaration

Wisconsin Disaster Recovery Program

State-administered disaster recovery assistance activated following federally declared disasters. Provides grants and lo...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Federal program providing grants (up to $10,000 for seniors 62+) and low-interest loans for very low-income homeowners t...

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 to meet accessibility need...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with specific service-connected disabilities (such as blindness or loss of use of hands) to make a...

Veterans
Up to $24,999 per unit

Wisconsin HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by WHEDA for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation. Provides loans and grants to low-inc...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $24,999

Milwaukee County HOME Rehabilitation Program

HOME-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs in Milwaukee County. Assists low-income homeowners with comprehensive...

Home Repair
Free energy efficiency upgrades

Focus on Energy Income-Qualified Program

Enhanced energy efficiency program for income-qualified Wisconsin households. Provides free or heavily subsidized energy...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Shorewood, WI?

25 programs are currently listed for Shorewood, 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 Shorewood 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 Shorewood, 15 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Shorewood?

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.