Home Improvement Grants in Cedar Rapids.

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

The Cedar Rapids, IA directory shows 25 cataloged resources. Of those, 25 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 25 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 8 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 11 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
Grants17Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans2Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates5Eligible 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 $24,999 forgivable loan

Cedar Rapids Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-eligible owner-occupants in Cedar Rapids. Loan is forgiven af...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Cedar Rapids Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency grants for health and safety repairs to very low-income homeowners in Cedar Rapids. Covers urgent iss...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Cedar Rapids Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to Cedar Rapids homes occupied by persons with disabilities. Includes ra...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Cedar Rapids Sanitary Sewer Lateral Assistance

Provides financial assistance to income-qualified Cedar Rapids homeowners for repair or replacement of private sanitary ...

Home Repair
Average $8,000 in improvements

Iowa Weatherization Assistance Program (Linn County)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by Linn County for income-eligible households. Provides comprehensi...

Weatherization
Up to $600 rebate

Alliant Energy HVAC Rebates

Rebates for qualifying high-efficiency furnaces and central air conditioners installed in Alliant Energy service territo...

Energy
Up to $1,800 rebate

Alliant Energy Heat Pump Rebates

Enhanced rebates for air-source and geothermal heat pump installations in Cedar Rapids. Higher rebates available for ENE...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Alliant Energy Insulation Rebates

Rebates for adding insulation and air sealing in existing Cedar Rapids homes served by Alliant Energy. Must be installed...

Weatherization
Up to $300 rebate

Alliant Energy Water Heater Rebates

Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified electric and natural gas water heaters, including heat pump water heaters. Available t...

Energy
$100 rebate

Alliant Energy Smart Thermostat Program

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat in Cedar Rapids homes. Helps reduce energy use throug...

Energy
Performance-based incentive

Alliant Energy Solar Rewards Program

Performance-based incentive for residential solar installations in Cedar Rapids. Alliant Energy purchases solar renewabl...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

USDA grants and low-interest loans for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Cedar Rapids to repair, i...

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 build, buy, or modify a home in Cedar Rapids for wheel...

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 in Cedar Rapids for independent living. S...

Veterans
Free lead assessment and abatement

Iowa Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State-funded lead hazard control for Iowa homes where children with elevated blood lead levels reside. Provides free lea...

Home Repair
Varies by service

Linn County Senior Chore Services

Provides minor home maintenance and chore services for income-eligible seniors (60+) in Linn County. Services include mi...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Cedar Rapids HOME Investment Partnerships

Federal HOME funds for major rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Cedar Rapids. Forgivable loan for income-eligible...

Home Repair
Varies by income and home value

Iowa Elderly & Disabled Property Tax Credit

Iowa property tax credit for homeowners age 65+ or disabled with household income below state threshold. Reduces propert...

Property Tax Relief
Typically $2,500-$5,000

Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission Grants

Matching grants for exterior restoration of historic homes in Cedar Rapids local historic districts. Funds preservation ...

Historic
Varies by household size, typically $400-$700

Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Federally-funded heating assistance for low-income Cedar Rapids households. One-time annual benefit applied to primary h...

Energy
Up to $600 emergency weatherization

Iowa Crisis Weatherization Assistance

Emergency weatherization and furnace repair for Cedar Rapids households facing heating crisis. Provides urgent repairs t...

Emergency

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Cedar Rapids, IA?

The directory includes 25 possible-program records associated with Cedar Rapids, 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 Cedar Rapids classified?

Our classifier labels 17 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 5 as rebates in Cedar Rapids. 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 Cedar Rapids?

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.