Home Improvement Grants in Fort Wayne.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Fort Wayne, IN. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Fort Wayne, IN directory shows 28 cataloged resources. Of those, 26 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 26 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 8 senior-related records, 3 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 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 21 | 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 | 2 | 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...
Fort Wayne Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Provides major rehabilitation assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners in Fort Wayne. Loan is forgiven after 5 ...
Fort Wayne Emergency Home Repair Grant
Provides emergency repair assistance for immediate health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes. Income must be at ...
Fort Wayne Lead Hazard Control Program
HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in Allen County homes built before 1978 with children under age 6....
Indiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded weatherization program administered by IHCDA providing comprehensive energy efficiency improvements to ...
Indiana Home Repair Grant Program
State-funded home repair assistance for low-income Indiana homeowners. Grant can be used for critical health and safety ...
Fort Wayne Accessibility Modification Program
Provides accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners with disabilities or seniors. Includes ramps, grab bars, ...
Fort Wayne Sewer Lateral Assistance Program
Provides financial assistance to homeowners for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals. City covers 50% of elig...
NIPSCO High-Efficiency HVAC Rebate
Rebates for NIPSCO natural gas customers who install high-efficiency furnaces, boilers, or other qualifying HVAC equipme...
NIPSCO High-Efficiency Water Heater Rebate
Rebates for NIPSCO gas customers who install ENERGY STAR certified tankless or high-efficiency storage water heaters. Re...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program
Provides loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Fort Wayne to repair or improve dwe...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to purchase or modify a home to accommodate their disabil...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they will reside...
Fort Wayne HOME Investment Partnerships Rehabilitation
Federal HOME funds for comprehensive rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Fort Wayne. Forgivable loan for household...
Fort Wayne Senior Home Repair Grant
Grant program specifically for homeowners age 62 and older with income at or below 80% AMI. Provides assistance with cri...
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system. Available for systems place...
Indiana Lead-Safe Homes Program
State program providing free lead hazard testing and remediation for homes with children under 6 or pregnant women. Prio...
NIPSCO Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program
Free energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified NIPSCO gas customers. Services include insulation, air sealing,...
Allen County Homestead Property Tax Credit
Indiana Homestead Standard Deduction reduces the assessed value of a primary residence by up to $48,000 for property tax...
Allen County Over-65 Property Tax Deduction
Additional property tax deduction of up to $14,000 for homeowners age 65 or older with income below threshold. Reduces a...
Indiana Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deduction
Property tax deduction for disabled veterans based on disability rating. Veterans with 100% permanent disability may rec...
Fort Wayne Historic Preservation Grant
Matching grant program for owners of properties in designated historic districts or listed on local/national registers. ...
Fort Wayne Water Main Service Line Replacement Assistance
Financial assistance for homeowners who need to replace private water service lines. City provides partial funding to re...
Allen County Township Emergency Furnace Assistance
Emergency assistance for furnace repair or replacement for low-income households during heating season. Available throug...
Indiana Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Provides heating and cooling assistance to income-eligible Indiana households during winter and summer seasons. Offers e...
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