Home Improvement Grants in Bessemer.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Bessemer, AL. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Bessemer, AL directory shows 24 cataloged resources. Of those, 21 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 21 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 8 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 8 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.
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 14 | 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 | 3 | 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...
Bessemer CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded home rehabilitation for owner-occupied properties in Bessemer city limits. Income-qualified homeowners can r...
Bessemer Emergency Home Repair Grant
Emergency grant for urgent health and safety repairs affecting owner-occupied homes in Bessemer. Priority given to senio...
Bessemer Home Accessibility Modification Program
Grants for ADA-compliant accessibility modifications for disabled residents and seniors aging in place. Covers wheelchai...
Bessemer Lead Hazard Abatement Program
Free lead-based paint hazard removal for pre-1978 homes in Bessemer with children under 6 years old. Services include te...
Jefferson County Weatherization Assistance Program
Federally funded weatherization services for income-qualified residents of Jefferson County including Bessemer. Services...
Alabama Power Energy Efficiency Rebates
Rebates for qualifying energy-efficient upgrades including heat pumps, central AC, insulation, and water heaters for Ala...
Alabama Power Smart Neighbor Energy Efficiency
Free comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified Alabama Power customers in Bessemer. Services include...
Alabama Housing Finance Authority Step Up Program
Zero-percent interest home improvement loans for Alabama homeowners including Bessemer residents. Loans range from $2,50...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan
Low-interest loans up to $40,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Bessemer to repair, improve...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant
Grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older in USDA-eligible rural areas to remove health and sa...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their ne...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Covers m...
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Weatherization
State-administered Weatherization Assistance Program providing free energy efficiency upgrades for low-income Alabama ho...
Alabama Housing Finance Authority Step Up Plus
Enhanced home improvement loan program for Alabama homeowners including Bessemer residents needing larger repairs. Loans...
Alabama Department of Senior Services Home Repair
Emergency home repair grants for Alabama residents age 60 and older with low income. Covers critical repairs needed to k...
Bessemer Water and Sewer Lateral Assistance
Financial assistance for low-income homeowners in Bessemer needing emergency sewer lateral repairs or replacement. Progr...
Jefferson County HOME Investment Partnerships Program
HUD HOME funds for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County including Bessemer. Provides f...
Alabama Power Renewable Energy Rider
Alabama Power's program for residential solar customers in Bessemer allows you to sell excess energy back to the grid. W...
Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)
Federal tax credit for 30% of the cost of installing solar panels on your Bessemer home. Credit applies to equipment, la...
Alabama Power Heat Pump Rebate
Rebate for qualifying high-efficiency heat pump installations for Alabama Power residential customers in Bessemer. Rebat...
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