Home Improvement Grants in St. Joseph.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in St. Joseph, MO, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 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
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded 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 in weatherization services

Missouri Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal and state funded program that provides free weatherization improvements to income-eligible Missouri households. ...

Weatherization
Down payment assistance up to $5,000

Missouri Housing Development Commission Single Family Programs

MHDC provides down payment assistance and below-market interest rate mortgages for first-time homebuyers in Missouri. In...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA provides low-interest loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their accessibility needs. ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home or their own home for accessibil...

Veterans
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

St. Joseph Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major rehabilitation assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners in St. Joseph city limits. Forgivable lo...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

St. Joseph ADA Home Accessibility Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to enable seniors and persons with disabilities to remain safely in thei...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

St. Joseph Senior Home Repair Assistance

Provides minor home repair and maintenance assistance to low-income seniors age 60 and older in St. Joseph to help them ...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $7,500

St. Joseph Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Assists low-income homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing private sewer lateral lines from the home to the p...

Home Repair
$50 comprehensive home energy audit

Evergy Home Energy Audit Program

Professional energy auditor visits your home to identify energy-saving opportunities. Includes infrared imaging, blower ...

Energy
$50 air conditioning tune-up

Evergy A/C Tune-Up Program

Professional HVAC technician performs comprehensive air conditioning system tune-up for only $50. Service includes clean...

Energy
Up to $600 rebate

Evergy Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installation of qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pumps. Rebate amounts vary based on system efficien...

Energy
Up to $600 rebate

Evergy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding insulation to attics, walls, or crawl spaces in existing homes. Reduces heating and cooling costs by i...

Weatherization
Up to $100 rebate

Evergy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat. Smart thermostats automatically optimize heating and...

Energy
Instant discounts on LED bulbs

Evergy LED Lighting Discounts

Instant discounts on ENERGY STAR certified LED light bulbs at participating retailers in St. Joseph. LED bulbs use 75% l...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

Evergy Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters or heat pump water heaters. Heat pump water...

Energy
Up to $500 in combined rebates

Evergy Weatherization Rebate Package

Comprehensive weatherization rebate package covering air sealing, duct sealing, and other envelope improvements. Reduces...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard assessment and abatement

Missouri Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State program providing free lead testing, risk assessments, and abatement services for Missouri homes with children und...

Home Repair
Up to $1,100 tax credit

Missouri Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker)

State property tax credit for qualifying seniors age 65+ and 100% disabled individuals with low income. Credit reduces p...

Property Tax Relief
Varies by disaster declaration

Missouri Disaster Recovery Program

State-administered disaster recovery assistance following federally declared disasters. Provides grants and low-interest...

Disaster

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in St. Joseph, MO?

24 programs are currently listed for St. Joseph, 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 St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph, 15 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in St. Joseph?

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.