Home Improvement Grants in Carmel.

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

The Carmel, IN directory shows 30 cataloged resources. Of those, 24 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 24 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 7 senior-related records, 2 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 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

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Funding typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants18Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans3Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates2Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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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
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Indiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by IHCDA providing free energy efficiency improvements to income-el...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

Indiana Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

State-administered HUD Lead Hazard Control Program providing free lead paint testing and removal for pre-1978 homes with...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $20,000

Hamilton County Owner-Occupied Rehab Program

CDBG-funded home rehabilitation program for low-income homeowners in Hamilton County. Provides forgivable loans for majo...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Hamilton County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant for urgent home repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety for very low-income homeowners....

Emergency
Up to $12,000 grant

Carmel Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program for accessibility modifications to enable aging in place and improve safety for persons with disabilities....

Seniors & Disability
Up to $7,500 forgivable loan

Carmel Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Forgivable loan program to assist income-eligible homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing private sewer later...

Home Repair
Up to $800 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Duke Energy customers who install qualifying high-efficiency air-source or geothermal heat pumps. Rebates ran...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

Duke Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebate for Duke Energy customers who add insulation to their home through an energy audit or qualifying contractor. Incl...

Weatherization
Up to $100 rebate

Duke Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat. Eligible models include Nest, Ecobee, ...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Duke Energy Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing high-efficiency electric water heaters including heat pump water heaters. Heat pump models qualify...

Energy
Net metering credits

Duke Energy Solar Program

Net metering program for Duke Energy customers who install solar panels. Customers receive retail rate credit for excess...

Solar/Renewable
100% property tax exemption

Indiana Solar Property Tax Exemption

Indiana state law exempts the added value of solar energy systems from property tax assessments. The exemption means sol...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize th...

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 build, buy, or modify a home to accommodate their disa...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt an existing or new home. Eligible disabilities i...

Veterans
Varies by project, up to $25,000

Indiana HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by IHCDA for housing rehabilitation projects. Provides grants and forgivable loans for l...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 grant

Hamilton County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program specifically for Hamilton County residents age 60+ to make minor home repairs and safety modifications. He...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by project

Indiana CHDO Operating Support

Community Housing Development Organization projects funded through IHCDA providing affordable housing development and re...

Home Repair
Varies by assistance type

Indiana Hardest Hit Fund

Federal program that provided mortgage payment assistance and blight elimination funds following the 2008 housing crisis...

Disaster
Up to 50% assessed value reduction

Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction

Indiana property tax deduction for homeowners age 65 or older. Reduces assessed value of property by up to 50%, signific...

Property Tax Relief
Up to 50% assessed value reduction

Indiana Disability Property Tax Deduction

Indiana property tax deduction for homeowners with disabilities certified by a physician. Reduces assessed value of prop...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $3,200 annual tax credit

Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

Federal tax credit for energy efficient home improvements including insulation, windows, doors, and heat pumps. Credit e...

Energy
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal Investment Tax Credit providing 30% tax credit for solar panel system installation. Includes solar PV panels and...

Solar/Renewable
Varies by property value

Indiana Homestead Property Tax Credit

Indiana homestead standard deduction reduces assessed value of owner-occupied homes by up to 60% of assessed value or $4...

Property Tax Relief
Free efficiency upgrades

Duke Energy Income-Qualified Efficiency Program

Free energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified Duke Energy customers. Includes LED bulbs, smart power strips, low-...

Energy
Up to $15,000 low-interest loan

Hamilton County Septic System Repair Loan

Low-interest loan program for homeowners who need to repair or replace failing septic systems. Available to homeowners i...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Carmel, IN?

The directory includes 24 possible-program records associated with Carmel, 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 Carmel classified?

Our classifier labels 18 records as grants, 3 as forgivable loans, and 2 as rebates in Carmel. 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 Carmel?

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.