Home Improvement Grants in Downey.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Downey, CA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Downey, CA directory shows 25 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 3 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 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 15 | 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...
Downey Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs for income-qualified owner-occupied homes in Downey. Loan is ...
Downey Emergency Home Repair Grant
Emergency repair grant for owner-occupied homes in Downey addressing immediate health and safety hazards. Covers urgent ...
Downey ADA Home Modification Program
CDBG-funded grant for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Downey where a disabled resident lives. Cov...
Downey Senior Home Repair Program
Grant program for senior homeowners age 62+ in Downey to address home repairs and safety modifications. Prioritizes heal...
Los Angeles County Lead Paint Abatement Program
HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in qualifying Los Angeles County homes with children under 6. Serv...
California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally-funded program providing free weatherization services to low-income households in California. Services include...
SCE Home Energy Advisor Program
Southern California Edison rebate program for residential energy efficiency upgrades. Offers incentives for HVAC systems...
SCE Heat Pump Rebate Program
Enhanced rebates from Southern California Edison for installing electric heat pump systems for heating and cooling. High...
SCE Single-Family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH)
California Public Utilities Commission program providing upfront incentives for solar panel installation on income-quali...
SoCalGas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate
SoCalGas rebate for installing a qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnace with AFUE rating of 90% or higher. Simpl...
SoCalGas Water Heater Rebate Program
Rebate program for installing high-efficiency natural gas storage or tankless water heaters. Tankless models receive hig...
California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)
State incentive program for installing home battery energy storage systems in SCE territory. Higher incentives available...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program
USDA program offering low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize thei...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to purchase or modify a home to meet their needs. Cove...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for accessibility. Covers modification...
Los Angeles County HOME Investment Partnerships
Federal HOME-funded program administered by LA County for major rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Provides forgiva...
California Earthquake Authority Brace + Bolt
Rebate program to strengthen older homes built before 1980 against earthquake damage. Covers cost of bolting house to fo...
Downey Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance
Grant program to assist low-income Downey homeowners with sewer lateral repairs and replacements. Covers the private pro...
Downey Water Efficiency Rebate Program
City of Downey rebate program for water-efficient upgrades including turf replacement, high-efficiency toilets, smart ir...
California Fire Mitigation Grant Program
State grant program for homeowners in high fire hazard severity zones to create defensible space and reduce wildfire ris...
CaliforniaFIRST PACE Financing
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for home improvements including solar, energy efficiency, water conserva...
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