Home Improvement Grants in Waukee.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Waukee, IA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 27 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Waukee, IA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 9 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates7Refunded 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 $8,500 in weatherization services

Iowa Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal and state-funded weatherization program administered by IMPACT Community Action Partnership serving Dallas Count...

Weatherization
Up to $24,999 forgivable loan

Iowa Housing Finance Authority Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners for necessary home repairs and accessibility improvemen...

Home Repair
Up to $500 rebate

MidAmerican Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for qualifying air-source or geothermal heat pump installations in MidAmerican Energy service territory. Equipmen...

Energy
$50 rebate per system

MidAmerican Energy HVAC Tune-Up Rebate

Rebate for professional tune-up of central air conditioning or heat pump system by a qualified HVAC contractor. Helps ma...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

MidAmerican Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats. Must control electric heatin...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

MidAmerican Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding insulation to attics, walls, crawl spaces, or rim joists in existing homes. Must meet minimum R-value ...

Weatherization
Up to $300 rebate

MidAmerican Energy Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for qualifying electric water heaters including heat pump water heaters and ENERGY STAR electric storage models. ...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

MidAmerican Energy Window Rebate

Rebate for installation of ENERGY STAR certified replacement windows in existing homes. Must replace single-pane or inef...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize th...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants to 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

Grants to veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to help adapt a family member's home in which they reside...

Veterans
Free lead hazard remediation

Iowa Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under age 6 r...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Dallas County HOME and CDBG Rehabilitation Program

Federal HOME and CDBG funds administered by Dallas County to assist low- and moderate-income homeowners with necessary h...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 state tax credit

Iowa Solar Energy System Tax Credit

State tax credit equal to 15% of federal solar tax credit for residential solar installations. Can be claimed in additio...

Solar/Renewable
Varies by system size

MidAmerican Energy Solar Rebate Program

Rebate program for grid-connected residential solar installations in MidAmerican service territory. Must apply for pre-a...

Solar/Renewable
Varies by income and home value

Iowa Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Credit

Property tax credit for Iowa homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled with household income below $25,000. Reduces propert...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,500 heating/cooling assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Federal program administered by IMPACT Community Action Partnership providing heating and cooling assistance to low-inco...

Energy
Up to $4,000 emergency HVAC repair

Emergency Furnace Repair and Replacement

Emergency assistance for furnace or heating system repair/replacement when heat is not functioning during winter months....

Emergency
Up to $5,000 for accessibility modifications

Iowa Home Accessibility and Modification Program

Grants to help low- and moderate-income Iowans with disabilities or seniors make necessary accessibility modifications t...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $3,000 repair assistance

Waukee Water/Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Financial assistance program for qualifying low-income homeowners in Waukee to repair or replace damaged water or sewer ...

Home Repair
Instant discounts on LED bulbs

MidAmerican Energy LED Lighting Discount

Instant discounts on ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs at participating retailers throughout MidAmerican Energy service te...

Energy
Up to $25,000 for rehabilitation

HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by Iowa Finance Authority to help low-income homeowners with rehabilitation and repair o...

Home Repair
Up to $500 in minor repairs

Senior Chore and Home Repair Services

Minor home repair and maintenance services for low-income seniors age 60+ in Dallas County. Services include grab bar in...

Seniors & Disability

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Waukee, IA?

27 programs are currently listed for Waukee, 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 Waukee 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 Waukee, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 7 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Waukee?

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.