Home Improvement Grants in Athens.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Athens, GA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Athens, GA directory shows 30 cataloged resources. Of those, 28 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 28 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 7 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 14 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 19 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 3 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 5 | 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...
Athens-Clarke County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Provides major home rehabilitation assistance for low-income owner-occupied homes in Athens-Clarke County. Loan is forgi...
Athens-Clarke County Emergency Home Repair Grant
Provides emergency repair grants for very low-income homeowners in Athens-Clarke County when repairs pose immediate thre...
Athens-Clarke County Accessibility Modification Program
Provides accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners with disabilities in Athens-Clarke County. Modifications ...
Georgia Weatherization Assistance Program (Athens)
Federally-funded program administered by Georgia DCA providing free weatherization services to low-income households in ...
Georgia Power High-Efficiency HVAC Rebate
Georgia Power offers rebates for installing high-efficiency HVAC systems in Athens homes. Rebate amounts vary based on e...
Georgia Power Heat Pump Rebate Program
Rebate program for Georgia Power customers in Athens installing qualifying heat pump systems. Higher rebates available f...
Georgia Power Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for Georgia Power customers in Athens who install high-efficiency electric water heaters or heat pump water heate...
Georgia Power Smart Home Rebate
Georgia Power offers rebates for installing ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats in Athens homes. Rebate is available...
Georgia State Solar Tax Credit
Georgia state income tax credit for residential solar installations in Athens. Provides 25% of system cost up to $2,500 ...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program (Athens)
USDA program providing loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in rural areas near Athens to repair, improve, or ...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home in Athens for wheelcha...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt an Athens home for accessibility. Eligible di...
Georgia Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program
HUD-funded program administered by Georgia DCA to reduce lead-based paint hazards in qualifying Athens homes built befor...
Athens-Clarke County HOME Investment Partnership
Federal HOME funds administered by Athens-Clarke County for rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing. Provides deferred ...
Athens-Clarke County Senior Home Repair Grant
Grant program for Athens-Clarke County seniors age 62 and older to address minor home repairs and safety modifications. ...
Athens-Clarke County Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners in Athens-Clarke County for repair or replacement of private sewe...
Georgia Safe Affordable Housing Program
State-funded program providing home repair grants to very low-income homeowners in Georgia, including Athens. Addresses ...
Clarke County Senior Property Tax Exemption
Georgia state law allows Clarke County homeowners age 65 and older to receive homestead exemption from county and school...
Clarke County Disability Property Tax Exemption
Georgia homestead exemption for Clarke County homeowners with disabilities and household income below $25,000. Exempts s...
Georgia Emergency Repair Program
State-administered CDBG disaster recovery program that assists homeowners in Athens following presidentially-declared di...
Athens Tree Planting Rebate Program
Athens-Clarke County offers rebates to homeowners who plant qualifying trees on their property. Program helps increase u...
Athens-Clarke Rental Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans to property owners in Athens to rehabilitate rental units. Units must be ...
Georgia Energy Improvement Program
Low-interest loan program for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements in Georgia homes. Repaid through prope...
Georgia Power Community Solar Program
Georgia Power's community solar program allows Athens residents to subscribe to a shared solar facility without installi...
Athens-Clarke Stormwater Utility Credit
Athens-Clarke County offers stormwater utility fee credits to property owners who implement stormwater management practi...
Georgia LIHEAP
Provides heating and cooling assistance to income-eligible Georgia households through Community Action Agencies. Offers ...
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