Home Improvement Grants in Hilo.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Hilo, HI. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Hilo, HI directory shows 26 cataloged resources. Of those, 19 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 19 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 4 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 | 13 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 0 | 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...
Hawaii HomeOwnership Center Emergency/Minor Home Repair Assistance
Provides grants for emergency and minor home repairs to income-qualified homeowners statewide. Covers urgent health and ...
Hawaii State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Free weatherization services to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Includes insulation, air sealing, HVAC re...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan
Low-interest loans for very low-income homeowners in rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Loans are...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant
Grants for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older to remove health and safety hazards. Must be in rural area and inc...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to accommodate their disability. Fo...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt their home. For veterans who are blind in both eyes wit...
Hawaii Electric Light Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for HELCO customers who install qualifying ENERGY STAR heat pump water heaters. Reduces energy costs by 50-60% co...
HELCO Solar Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for residential customers who install qualifying solar water heating systems. Must meet Hawaii Solar Rating & Cer...
HELCO Energy Efficient Air Conditioner Rebate
Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying high-efficiency air conditioning units. Must meet minimum SEER and EE...
HELCO Energy Efficient Refrigerator Rebate
Rebate for purchase of ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators. Helps reduce electricity consumption and lower monthly utili...
Hawaii Solar and Renewable Energy Tax Credit
State tax credit equal to 35% of the cost of a solar thermal or photovoltaic system, up to $5,000 per system. Can be com...
Hawaii County Senior Property Tax Credit
Property tax credits for homeowners age 60 or older who meet income requirements. Reduces property tax burden for qualif...
Hawaii County HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Provides owner-occupied rehabilitation assistance to low-income homeowners in Hawaii County. Forgivable loan for major r...
Hawaii State Lead Hazard Control Program
Free lead-based paint hazard remediation for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Priority given to homes ...
Hawaii County ADA Home Modification Grant
Grants for accessibility modifications for disabled and senior homeowners in Hawaii County. Covers ramps, bathroom modif...
Hawaii County Septic System Repair Assistance
Low-interest loans for repair or replacement of failing septic systems in Hawaii County. Helps homeowners address enviro...
Hawaii County Water Lateral Repair Program
Grants for repair or replacement of private water service laterals connecting homes to the county water main. Assists lo...
FEMA Hurricane Safe Room Rebate
Rebate for construction of residential safe rooms or wind shelters in hurricane-prone areas of Hawaii County. Provides p...
Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit
Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system, including solar panels and ...
Hawaii County Historic Home Preservation Grant
Matching grants for preservation and restoration of historically significant homes in Hawaii County. Requires property t...
Hawaii Energy Efficiency Loan Program
Low-interest loans for energy efficiency improvements including solar water heaters, photovoltaic systems, heat pump wat...
Hawaii County Ohana/ADU Construction Grant
Grants to help build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or ohana units for multi-generational housing. Assists families car...
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