Home Improvement Grants in Ames.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Ames, IA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Ames, IA directory shows 23 cataloged resources. Of those, 22 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 22 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 6 senior-related records, 3 veteran-related records, and 12 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Types of help in this city
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 15 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 2 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 4 | Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timing | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
HMGP provides funding after a presidentially declared disaster to help communities reduce future disaster losses. Homeow...
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...
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...
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...
City of Ames Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Provides forgivable loans to income-eligible homeowners for major home repairs and rehabilitation. The loan is forgiven ...
Ames Emergency Home Repair Grant
Provides emergency repair grants for health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes. Eligible repairs include furnace...
Ames Accessibility Modification Program
Provides forgivable loans for accessibility improvements to assist seniors and persons with disabilities to remain in th...
Ames Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance
Provides low-interest loans to assist property owners with the cost of repairing or replacing their private sewer latera...
Iowa Weatherization Assistance Program (Ames)
Federally funded weatherization program administered by MICA Community Action serving Story County. Provides free energy...
Alliant Energy Home Energy Assessment
Free in-home energy assessment for Alliant Energy customers. Includes instant installation of LED bulbs, faucet aerators...
Alliant Energy HVAC Rebates
Rebates for high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment upgrades. Covers natural gas furnaces (AFUE 95%+), central air...
Alliant Energy Insulation Rebate
Rebates for adding insulation to attics, walls, or crawl spaces in existing homes. Must meet minimum R-value requirement...
Alliant Energy Water Heater Rebate
Rebates for high-efficiency water heaters including natural gas tankless ($300), natural gas storage with 0.67+ UEF ($10...
Alliant Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate
Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat. Device must be Wi-Fi enabled and ENERGY STAR certifi...
Iowa Lead Hazard Reduction Program
Provides free lead testing and hazard reduction services for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Services...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program
Provides low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or mode...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grants to help eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to accommodate th...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grants to help eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home or their own h...
Story County Senior Home Repair Program
Provides grants to income-eligible seniors age 60+ in Story County for emergency home repairs and minor accessibility mo...
Iowa Solar Energy Tax Credit
Iowa offers a state tax credit for residential solar energy system installations. The credit equals the lesser of $5,000...
Alliant Energy Solar Rewards Program
Net metering program that provides bill credits for excess solar energy sent back to the grid. Customers receive retail ...
Iowa Property Tax Credit for Seniors and Disabled
Provides property tax relief for Iowa homeowners who are age 65+, disabled, or a surviving spouse. The credit amount is ...
Iowa Military Veteran Property Tax Credit
Provides property tax credit to eligible Iowa veterans who served during wartime or have a service-connected disability....
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