Home Improvement Grants in Slidell.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Slidell, LA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 21 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Slidell, LA, with individual awards up to $150,000. 4 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
Grants14Never 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
Average $7,000-$9,000 per home

Louisiana Weatherization Assistance Program (Slidell)

Federally-funded weatherization program serving low-income households in St. Tammany Parish. Provides comprehensive ener...

Weatherization
Up to $400 rebate

Entergy Louisiana Cool Advantage Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Entergy Louisiana customers who purchase and install qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioning or h...

Energy
Up to $350 rebate

Entergy Louisiana Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for residential customers who install ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Must have a Uniform Energy F...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Entergy Louisiana Insulation Rebate

Rebate for Entergy Louisiana customers who add qualifying attic or wall insulation to their homes. Must meet R-value req...

Weatherization
50% of cost or $12,500 max

Louisiana Solar Energy Systems Tax Credit

Louisiana state income tax credit for residential solar photovoltaic or solar thermal systems. Credit equals 50% of syst...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Louisiana Housing Corporation Essential Home Repair

State-funded program providing forgivable loans for essential home repairs to low-income Louisiana homeowners. Addresses...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program (St. Tammany Parish)

USDA loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas of St. Tammany Parish to repair, improve, o...

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 help purchase or modify a home to accommodate their di...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make adaptations to a family member's home in which th...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 grant

St. Tammany Parish Septic Tank Repair Assistance

Assistance for low-income homeowners in St. Tammany Parish with failing septic systems. Provides grants to repair or rep...

Home Repair
Free homebuyer education classes

Louisiana Housing Corporation Homebuyer Education

Free HUD-approved homebuyer education courses for Louisiana residents. Covers budgeting, credit, mortgage process, and h...

Homebuyer Ed
Up to $15,000 or 5% of loan

Louisiana Housing Corporation Down Payment Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Louisiana. Must be used with LHC first mortgage. A...

Homebuyer
Varies by damage and program

Louisiana Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery

Federal CDBG Disaster Recovery funds for homeowners affected by presidentially-declared disasters in Louisiana. Assists ...

Disaster
Free lead hazard removal

Louisiana Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under age 6 in Louisiana. Services...

Home Repair
Up to $85 rebate

Entergy Louisiana Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for Entergy Louisiana residential customers who purchase and install qualifying ENERGY STAR smart thermostats. He...

Energy
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar photovoltaic systems, including equipment, labor, and installation....

Solar/Renewable
Property tax freeze at current level

Louisiana Special Assessment Level Freeze for Seniors

Louisiana homeowners age 65+ with income under $100,000 can freeze the assessed value of their homestead, preventing pro...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Slidell, LA?

21 programs are currently listed for Slidell, 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 Slidell 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 Slidell, 14 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Slidell?

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.