Home Improvement Grants in Star.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Star, ID, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 23 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Star, ID, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 3 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
Grants13Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 23 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
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Idaho Housing and Finance Association Home Repair Program

Provides forgivable loans to income-eligible homeowners in Ada County for essential home repairs and health/safety impro...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Ada County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program for Ada County residents needing major home repairs. Provides forgivable loans for health, safety, a...

Home Repair
Up to $8,500 grant

Ada County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grants for Ada County homeowners facing urgent health and safety hazards. Star residents qualify. Cover...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 for accessibility modifications

Ada County ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for ADA accessibility modifications to Ada County homes for residents with disabilities. Covers ramps, b...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $1,500 rebate

Idaho Power Heat Pump Rebate

Idaho Power offers rebates for ductless heat pump and air-source heat pump installations in Star and throughout service ...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Idaho Power HVAC Tune-Up Rebate

Idaho Power provides rebates for professional HVAC tune-ups to improve system efficiency. Available to residential custo...

Energy
Up to $700 rebate

Idaho Power Water Heater Rebate

Rebates available for heat pump water heaters and high-efficiency electric water heaters installed in Star and throughou...

Energy
Up to $75 rebate

Idaho Power Smart Thermostat Rebate

Idaho Power offers rebates for qualifying smart thermostats that help reduce energy consumption. Available to residentia...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Idaho Power Insulation Rebate

Rebates for adding insulation to attics, walls, and crawl spaces in Idaho Power service territory including Star. Helps ...

Weatherization
Up to $300 rebate

Idaho Power Energy Efficient Windows Rebate

Rebate program for ENERGY STAR certified window replacements in Star and throughout Idaho Power territory. Helps reduce ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Federal program providing low-interest loans and grants for rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize homes. Sta...

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 adapt or purchase a home to meet their needs. Availabl...

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 home they or a family member own...

Veterans
Free lead hazard assessment and remediation assistance

Idaho Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State program providing lead hazard assessments and remediation assistance for Idaho homes with children under 6 years o...

Home Repair
Up to $2,000 annual tax credit

Idaho Housing Tax Credit (Mortgage Credit Certificate)

Mortgage Credit Certificate program for first-time homebuyers in Idaho including Star. Provides federal income tax credi...

Homebuyer
Down payment assistance up to $5,000

Idaho First-Time Homebuyer Program

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Star and throughout Idaho. Provides low-interest m...

Homebuyer
Up to $1,500 property tax reduction

Idaho Circuit Breaker Property Tax Reduction

Idaho property tax reduction program for seniors 65+, disabled persons, and certain veterans in Star. Reduces property t...

Property Tax Relief
Property tax frozen at current level

Idaho Property Tax Freeze for Seniors

Idaho program that freezes property tax at current level for qualified seniors 65+ in Star with household income under $...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $5,000 annual tax deduction for 4 years

Idaho Solar and Geothermal Energy Tax Deduction

Idaho state tax deduction for residential solar panel and geothermal heat pump installations in Star. Deduct 40% of cost...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Star, ID?

23 programs are currently listed for Star, 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 Star 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 Star, 13 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Star?

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.