Home Improvement Grants in Bardstown.

Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Bardstown, KY. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.

The Bardstown, KY directory shows 22 cataloged resources. Of those, 17 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 17 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 5 senior-related records, 3 veteran-related records, and 9 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

Swipe horizontally or use the arrow keys to review every column.

Funding typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants11Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans0Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates4Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

Not sure which program fits? Email us what you need. It is free, and we will point you to the right programs and where to go next.

1
Filter
Tell us about you
2
Browse
See matching programs
Or filter by your situation
Showing all 22 resources (17 currently open or actionable repair-assistance records)
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 per household

Kentucky Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program providing energy efficiency upgrades to income-eligible households in Nelson Cou...

Weatherization
Up to $1,200 rebate

LG&E Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pump installations in LG&E service territory. Rebate amounts vary b...

Energy
Up to $600 rebate

LG&E Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate program for attic and wall insulation upgrades that meet minimum R-value requirements. Available to LG&E electric...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas of Nelson County to repair, improve, or modern...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants for very-low-income homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Cannot be use...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 loan

Kentucky Access Loan for Accessibility Modifications

Low-interest loans to modify homes for accessibility by persons with disabilities. Funds can be used for ramps, widened ...

Seniors & Disability
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 specially adapted home. Eligible d...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home. Eligible disabilities include blindness ...

Veterans
Up to $60,000

Kentucky HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federally-funded HOME program providing rehabilitation assistance to low-income homeowners in Kentucky. Funds can be use...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Kentucky Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under age 6. Free lead testing, ri...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 per year

Nelson County Senior Home Repair Assistance

Home repair assistance for low-income seniors age 60+ in Nelson County. Provides grants for minor repairs and modificati...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $500 rebate

LG&E High-Efficiency Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for qualifying high-efficiency electric or gas water heaters. Electric heat pump water heaters receive higher reb...

Energy
50% matching grant, varies

Kentucky Heritage Council Preservation Grant

Matching grants for rehabilitation of properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or contributing to a...

Historic
30% tax credit

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar panel installation for residential properties. Includes equipment a...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $100 rebate

LG&E Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying smart/programmable thermostats. Helps reduce energy use by automatica...

Energy
Up to $600 per season

Kentucky LIHEAP Energy Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides one-time assistance with heating and cooling bills for eligible low-i...

Energy
Up to $35,000 total assistance

Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund

Provides mortgage payment assistance, utility assistance, and property tax/insurance help for homeowners who experienced...

Disaster
Varies by property value

Kentucky Homestead Exemption

Property tax exemption for homeowners who are age 65+, totally disabled, or qualifying veterans. Exempts up to $43,200 o...

Property Tax Relief

Build a funding plan

Pick a project to screen resources and see what still needs verification.

Refine for your household (optional)

Answers stay in this browser and are sent when you request screening.

Contractor listings in Bardstown

Browse claimed businesses and clearly labeled public-record listings. Always verify licensing, insurance, references, and fit before hiring.

No contractors listed yet, be the first in this market.

Request a local contractor match

Tell us about your project. With your permission, we will share it with active contractors serving your city. A match is an introduction, not an endorsement or proof of program experience.

Request city program-change alerts

Subscribe for this city only. If our scheduled checks detect a new stored program, an opening or closure, a deadline or funding-status change, or a correction to a stored amount, we may email you. This is not a periodic digest: no email is sent when no qualifying change is detected. Detection, coverage, and delivery are not guaranteed, so keep checking with administrators. Every alert includes an unsubscribe link.

Know a grant or program we are missing? Suggest it

Local help in Bardstown, KY

Organizations that help Bardstown homeowners with repairs, weatherization, and applications. We list these as a helpful resource; we are not affiliated with them and do not endorse them.

Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Bardstown, KY?

The directory includes 17 possible-program records associated with Bardstown, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes. Inclusion does not confirm current availability or eligibility.

How are the assistance records for Bardstown classified?

Our classifier labels 11 records as grants, 0 as forgivable loans, and 4 as rebates in Bardstown. Classification can be incomplete; confirm the benefit type, lien, repayment, and conditions in the administrator's terms.

How do I research and apply for home repair assistance in Bardstown?

Each program page shows the source, application route, or contact we have on file. Confirm the current route, requirements, and any costs with the administering organization before applying. The current Grant Map homeowner fee is $0.