Home Improvement Grants in Columbus.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Columbus, IN. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Columbus, IN directory shows 27 cataloged resources. Of those, 27 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 27 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 8 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 13 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 | 18 | 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 | 5 | 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...
Indiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Free weatherization services for income-eligible households in Bartholomew County, including insulation, air sealing, he...
Columbus Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-eligible homeowners in Columbus city limits. Loan is forgiven...
Columbus Emergency Home Repair Program
Grant program for emergency home repairs that pose immediate health and safety threats to low-income homeowners in Colum...
Columbus Accessibility Modification Program
Provides grants for accessibility modifications to enable persons with disabilities or mobility limitations to remain sa...
Columbus Lead Hazard Reduction Initiative
HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in Columbus homes built before 1978. Priority give...
Duke Energy HVAC Rebate Program
Rebates for Duke Energy Indiana customers who install qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioners, heat pumps, o...
Duke Energy Insulation & Air Sealing Rebate
Rebates for Duke Energy Indiana residential customers who install qualifying insulation or air sealing improvements. Req...
Duke Energy Water Heater Rebate
Rebates for Duke Energy Indiana customers who install qualifying ENERGY STAR certified electric heat pump water heaters ...
Duke Energy Smart Thermostat Program
Rebates for Duke Energy Indiana residential customers who purchase and install qualifying smart thermostats. Smart therm...
Duke Energy Electric Heat Pump Rebate
Enhanced rebates for Duke Energy Indiana customers who install high-efficiency electric heat pump systems. Higher rebate...
Indiana Lead Hazard Reduction Grant
State-administered HUD Lead Hazard Reduction program serving Bartholomew County homes built before 1978. Priority for ho...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan
Low-interest loans for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas of Bartholomew County to repair, improve, or m...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant
Grants for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older in eligible rural areas of Bartholomew County to remove health and...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabil...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to meet their needs. Eligible disabiliti...
Area 10 Agency on Aging Home Repair Program
Provides minor home repairs and safety modifications for low-income seniors age 60+ in Bartholomew County. Services incl...
Columbus Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Provides forgivable loans for income-eligible homeowners to repair or replace failing sewer laterals connecting their ho...
Indiana HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Federal HOME funds administered by IHCDA and distributed through local governments for owner-occupied rehabilitation and...
Indiana Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible Indiana households pay for winter heating or s...
Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction
Indiana residents age 65 or older may claim a deduction of up to $12,480 from the assessed value of their homestead, red...
Indiana Disability Property Tax Deduction
Indiana homeowners who are permanently and totally disabled may claim a deduction of up to $12,480 from the assessed val...
Indiana Historic Preservation Grant Program
Matching grants for rehabilitation of historic properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or contribu...
Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Federal income tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for income-producing historic buildings ...
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