Home Improvement Grants in Washington.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Washington, IN, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 21 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Washington, IN, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 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
Rebates3Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 21 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 $9,500 in weatherization

Indiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization services delivered through Community Action of Southern Indiana for income-qualified hou...

Weatherization
Up to $24,999 forgivable loan

IHCDA Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

State-funded home rehabilitation program for low-income owner-occupants. Provides forgivable loans for essential repairs...

Home Repair
Up to $1,600 in rebates

Duke Energy Home Efficiency Rebates

Duke Energy offers residential rebates for qualifying energy efficiency improvements including high-efficiency HVAC syst...

Energy
Free efficiency upgrades

Duke Energy Income-Qualified Program

Free energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified Duke Energy customers including LED bulbs, weatherstripping, air se...

Energy
Free lead hazard removal

Indiana Lead Hazard Control Program

State-funded lead hazard control services for pre-1978 homes with children under age 6 and household income below 80% AM...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans up to $40,000 for low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Must be i...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards....

Seniors & Disability
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 their residence for mobility needs. For veterans who ar...

Veterans
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Indiana HOME Investment Program

Federal HOME funds administered by IHCDA for owner-occupied rehabilitation. Forgivable loans up to $30,000 for low-incom...

Home Repair
Up to 60% assessed value reduction

Indiana Homestead Deduction

Indiana's standard homestead deduction provides up to 60% reduction in assessed value for primary residences, reducing p...

Property Tax Relief
Additional property tax credit

Indiana Over-65 Tax Credit

Additional property tax deduction for Indiana homeowners age 65 or older. Reduces assessed value by an additional amount...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $600 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installing qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pump systems. Covers air-source and geothermal heat pumps...

Energy
$100 instant rebate

Duke Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate on qualifying Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostats purchased through Duke Energy's marketplace. Helps customer...

Energy
30% federal + state incentives

Indiana Residential Solar Tax Credit

Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) provides 30% tax credit for residential solar installations through 2032. Indiana al...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $700 utility assistance

Indiana LIHEAP Energy Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides heating and cooling bill payment assistance for income-qualified hous...

Energy
Up to $300 emergency assistance

Indiana Energy Crisis Assistance Program

Emergency utility assistance for households facing disconnection or energy crisis. Provides one-time assistance to preve...

Energy

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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 Washington, IN?

21 programs are currently listed for Washington, 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 Washington 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 Washington, 14 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Washington?

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.