Home Improvement Grants in West Allis.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for West Allis, WI, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in West Allis, WI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 3 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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 loans3Forgiven 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
Forgivable loan up to $24,999

West Allis Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs and improvements for low-income homeowners in West Allis. Loa...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

West Allis Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repair grants for West Allis owner-occupants with income at or below 50% AMI. Addresses immediat...

Emergency
Forgivable loan up to $15,000

West Allis Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for accessibility improvements including ramps, widened doorways, accessible bathrooms, and ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

West Allis Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for West Allis homeowners age 62 and older with income at or below 80% AMI. Provides essential repairs and...

Seniors & Disability
50% reimbursement up to $3,000

West Allis Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Provides 50% cost-share reimbursement for private sewer lateral repairs and replacements for West Allis homeowners with ...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 average

Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program administered by Wisconsin to reduce energy costs through home weatherization improvements. Serv...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000

WHEDA Home Improvement Advantage Loan

State-sponsored low-interest loan program for home improvements and repairs. Competitive rates and flexible terms for cr...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Milwaukee County Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded lead hazard control program serving Milwaukee County homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Servi...

Home Repair
Up to $2,500 in rebates

Focus on Energy Home Performance Rebates

Wisconsin statewide energy efficiency program offering rebates for insulation, air sealing, and other whole-home improve...

Weatherization
Up to $500 rebate

We Energies High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for installing high-efficiency natural gas furnaces with 95% AFUE or higher. Available to We Energies natural gas...

Energy
Up to $250 rebate

We Energies Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified natural gas water heaters. Available to all We Energies natural gas customer...

Energy
Up to $50

We Energies Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate for purchasing qualified smart thermostats through We Energies Marketplace. Models from Nest, Ecobee, and...

Energy
Up to $1,750 rebate

Focus on Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installing qualified air-source or ground-source heat pumps. Available to all Wisconsin homeowners served by ...

Energy
$500 per kW up to $1,500

We Energies Solar Incentive Program

Incentive payment for residential solar photovoltaic installations. We Energies customers receive $500 per kW of install...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the total cost of residential solar photovoltaic system installation. Available to al...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA grants and low-interest loans for very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety ha...

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 accommodate their disabili...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make accessibility adaptations to their home. Availabl...

Veterans
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Milwaukee County HOME Rehabilitation Program

HUD HOME-funded program for comprehensive home rehabilitation for low- to moderate-income homeowners in Milwaukee County...

Home Repair
Up to $600 toward energy bills

Wisconsin Home Energy Plus Program

Wisconsin energy assistance program providing help with heating bills and crisis situations. Also covers furnace repairs...

Energy
Free home health & energy assessment

Wisconsin KEEP (Kids Energy Efficiency Program)

Free in-home assessment of environmental health and energy issues for Wisconsin families with children. Identifies asthm...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in West Allis, WI?

25 programs are currently listed for West Allis, 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 West Allis 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 West Allis, 15 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in West Allis?

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.