Home Improvement Grants in Cedar Falls.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Cedar Falls, IA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Cedar Falls, IA directory shows 26 cataloged resources. Of those, 23 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 23 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 4 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 2026-06-09. 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 | 6 | 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...
Iowa Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Operation Threshold administers weatherization for income-qualified homeowners and renters in Black Hawk County. Availab...
Cedar Falls Utilities Heat Pump Rebate
Rebate for CFU electric customers who install qualifying air-source or geothermal heat pumps. Incentive amounts vary by ...
Cedar Falls Utilities Insulation Rebate
Rebate for CFU customers who add insulation to attics, walls, or basements in existing homes. Minimum R-values and profe...
Cedar Falls Utilities Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for CFU customers installing energy-efficient electric water heaters, including heat pump water heaters and high-...
Cedar Falls Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs to income-eligible owner-occupants in Cedar Falls. Loan is forgiven a...
Cedar Falls Emergency Home Repair Grant
Grant for emergency repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety for very-low-income owner-occupants in Ceda...
Cedar Falls Accessibility Modification Program
Grant program for accessibility improvements to homes occupied by persons with disabilities or seniors in Cedar Falls. I...
Black Hawk County Lead Hazard Control
Free lead hazard assessment and abatement for homes built before 1978 in Black Hawk County with children under age 6 or ...
Iowa Housing Finance Authority Rehabilitation Loan
Low-interest loan for major home repairs and improvements for Iowa homeowners. Fixed interest rates and flexible terms a...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans
Grants and low-interest loans for very-low-income homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas near Cedar Falls to repair,...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabili...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make adaptations to a family member's home in which th...
Iowa Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Operation Threshold administers LIHEAP in Black Hawk County to help income-qualified households meet winter home-heating...
Cedar Falls Sewer Lateral Assistance
Low-interest financing for Cedar Falls homeowners to repair or replace damaged private sewer laterals. Added to utility ...
Cedar Falls Utilities Smart Thermostat Rebate
Rebate for CFU electric customers who purchase and install qualifying smart thermostats. Devices must be Wi-Fi enabled a...
Cedar Falls Utilities Appliance Recycling Rebate
Rebate for CFU customers who recycle old, working refrigerators, freezers, and room air conditioners. Free pickup and en...
Iowa Solar Energy System Tax Credit
Iowa state tax credit for residential and commercial solar energy systems. Credit equals the lesser of $5,000 or 15% of ...
Iowa HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Federal HOME funds administered by Iowa Finance Authority for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation. Provides grants and...
Black Hawk County Senior Living Program
Grant program for seniors age 60+ in Black Hawk County for minor home repairs and modifications that promote aging in pl...
Cedar Falls Utilities LED Lighting Rebate
Instant point-of-sale discounts on qualifying LED bulbs and fixtures at participating local retailers. Reduces upfront c...
Cedar Falls Tree Planting Grant Program
Cost-share program for Cedar Falls residents to plant approved shade trees on private property. City provides 50% reimbu...
Iowa Historic Preservation Grant Program
Matching grant for owners of properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa. Funds rehabilitation...
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