Home Improvement Grants in Erie.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Erie, PA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Erie, PA directory shows 25 cataloged resources. Of those, 24 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 24 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 4 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 9 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-12. How we verify our data.
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 16 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 3 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 4 | 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...
Pennsylvania Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded program that improves energy efficiency in income-eligible homes through insulation, air sealing, heati...
PHFA Single Family Rehabilitation Loan
Low-interest loan for home repairs and improvements for owner-occupied properties. Can be combined with PHFA mortgage pr...
Erie Lead Safe Homes Program
HUD-funded lead hazard control for Erie County homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Services include lead ...
Pennsylvania Lead Abatement Assistance
State-funded program to reduce lead hazards in pre-1978 homes where children with elevated blood lead levels reside. Cov...
Penelec Home Energy Efficiency Rebates
Rebates for Penelec electric customers who install energy-efficient equipment and improvements. Includes heat pumps, ins...
Penelec Heat Pump Rebate Program
Enhanced rebates for Penelec customers installing qualifying ductless or ducted heat pump systems. Rebate amount varies ...
Peoples Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Rebates
Rebates for Peoples Natural Gas customers who install high-efficiency gas furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and other qu...
Pennsylvania Solar Energy Program
Residential solar installations in Pennsylvania qualify for 30% federal tax credit plus potential state incentives and n...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program
Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Erie to repair, improve, or mo...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Covers m...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Covers modificat...
Erie Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Grant assistance for low-income Erie homeowners to repair or replace failing private sewer lateral lines from the home t...
Erie Water Service Line Replacement Assistance
Financial assistance for low-income Erie homeowners to replace aging or leaking private water service lines. Helps ensur...
Erie County HOME Investment Program
Federal HOME funds for major rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Erie County. Forgivable loan for income-qualified...
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Annual rebate for eligible Pennsylvanians age 65+, widows/widowers age 50+, and people with disabilities age 18+. Rebate...
Pennsylvania LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance)
Federal energy assistance program to help low-income Pennsylvania households pay heating bills. Cash and crisis grants a...
Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)
Federal program to help Pennsylvania homeowners facing financial hardship due to COVID-19 pandemic. Provides assistance ...
Penelec Low Income Usage Reduction Program
Free in-home energy efficiency services for income-qualified Penelec customers. Includes free LED bulbs, weatherization ...
Peoples Natural Gas Customer Assistance Program
Discounted natural gas rates and payment assistance for low-income Peoples Natural Gas customers. Reduces monthly bills ...
Pennsylvania Whole-Home Repairs Program
State program providing grants and forgivable loans for critical home repairs to preserve affordable housing stock. Avai...
Renaissance Block Program
Casino gaming revenue funds exterior repairs and streetscape improvements on deteriorating residential blocks. Neighborh...
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