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 typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants18Repayment, 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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Indiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Free weatherization services for income-eligible households in Bartholomew County, including insulation, air sealing, he...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Columbus Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-eligible homeowners in Columbus city limits. Loan is forgiven...

Home Repair
Grant up to $10,000

Columbus Emergency Home Repair Program

Grant program for emergency home repairs that pose immediate health and safety threats to low-income homeowners in Colum...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Columbus Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to enable persons with disabilities or mobility limitations to remain sa...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Columbus Lead Hazard Reduction Initiative

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in Columbus homes built before 1978. Priority give...

Home Repair
Up to $850 rebate

Duke Energy HVAC Rebate Program

Rebates for Duke Energy Indiana customers who install qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioners, heat pumps, o...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Duke Energy Insulation & Air Sealing Rebate

Rebates for Duke Energy Indiana residential customers who install qualifying insulation or air sealing improvements. Req...

Weatherization
Up to $300 rebate

Duke Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for Duke Energy Indiana customers who install qualifying ENERGY STAR certified electric heat pump water heaters ...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Duke Energy Smart Thermostat Program

Rebates for Duke Energy Indiana residential customers who purchase and install qualifying smart thermostats. Smart therm...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

Duke Energy Electric Heat Pump Rebate

Enhanced rebates for Duke Energy Indiana customers who install high-efficiency electric heat pump systems. Higher rebate...

Energy
Free lead hazard reduction

Indiana Lead Hazard Reduction Grant

State-administered HUD Lead Hazard Reduction program serving Bartholomew County homes built before 1978. Priority for ho...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

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...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

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...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabil...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to meet their needs. Eligible disabiliti...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 grant

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...

Seniors & Disability
Forgivable loan up to $7,500

Columbus Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Provides forgivable loans for income-eligible homeowners to repair or replace failing sewer laterals connecting their ho...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 grant

Indiana HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by IHCDA and distributed through local governments for owner-occupied rehabilitation and...

Home Repair
Varies by household size and income

Indiana Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible Indiana households pay for winter heating or s...

Energy
Up to $12,480 assessed value deduction

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...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $12,480 assessed value deduction

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...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $50,000 matching grant

Indiana Historic Preservation Grant Program

Matching grants for rehabilitation of historic properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or contribu...

Historic
20% of qualified rehabilitation expenses

Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

Federal income tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for income-producing historic buildings ...

Historic

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Frequently asked questions

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

The directory includes 27 possible-program records associated with Columbus, 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 Columbus classified?

Our classifier labels 18 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 5 as rebates in Columbus. 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 Columbus?

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.