Home Improvement Grants in Dubuque.

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

The Dubuque, IA directory shows 21 cataloged resources. Of those, 21 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 21 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 4 senior-related records, 3 veteran-related records, and 8 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
Grants12Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans4Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates4Eligible 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
Forgivable loan up to $24,999

Dubuque Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs for owner-occupied households in Dubuque with income at or below 80% ...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Dubuque Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repair grants for owner-occupied households in Dubuque with income at or below 50% AMI. Covers r...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Dubuque ADA Home Modification Program

CDBG-funded grant for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Dubuque for residents with disabilities and...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 forgivable loan

Dubuque Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Forgivable loan for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals for income-qualified homeowners in Dubuque. Loan is ...

Home Repair
50% match up to $10,000

Dubuque Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grant for exterior rehabilitation of owner-occupied historic homes in designated Dubuque historic districts. Ci...

Historic
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Iowa Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered locally by IMPACT Community Action Partnership serving Dubuque Coun...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

Iowa Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in Iowa homes built before 1978 where children under age 6 resid...

Home Repair
Up to $4,000 in combined rebates

Alliant Energy Home Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for energy efficiency improvements from Alliant Energy, serving Dubuque. Includes rebates for HVAC upgrades, ins...

Energy
Up to $2,500 rebate

Alliant Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for installation of qualifying air-source or geothermal heat pumps for Alliant Energy customers in Dubuque. Reba...

Energy
Up to $1,200 in enhanced rebates

Alliant Energy Low-Income Weatherization Rebates

Enhanced weatherization rebates for income-qualified Alliant Energy customers in Dubuque. Higher rebate amounts than sta...

Weatherization
$100 rebate per thermostat

Alliant Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying smart/programmable thermostats for Alliant Energy customers in Dubuqu...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Dubuque to repair or improve d...

Home Repair
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 purchase, construct, or modify a home in Dubuque to me...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify a home in Dubuque to meet accessibility needs. ...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 down payment assistance

Iowa Military Homeownership Assistance Program

Down payment and closing cost assistance for qualifying military veterans, active duty service members, and National Gua...

Veterans
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Dubuque HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds for comprehensive home rehabilitation for income-qualified owner-occupied households in Dubuque. Forg...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Dubuque Senior Home Repair Grant

Grant for essential home repairs for senior homeowners age 62+ in Dubuque with income at or below 80% AMI. Covers emerge...

Seniors & Disability

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Frequently asked questions

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

The directory includes 21 possible-program records associated with Dubuque, 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 Dubuque classified?

Our classifier labels 12 records as grants, 4 as forgivable loans, and 4 as rebates in Dubuque. 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 Dubuque?

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.