Home Improvement Grants in Independence.

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

The Independence, KY directory shows 25 cataloged resources. Of those, 22 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 22 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 9 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
Grants15Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans3Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates3Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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Showing all 25 resources (22 currently open or actionable repair-assistance records)
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
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Kentucky Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Free weatherization services for income-eligible households in Kenton County. Includes insulation, air sealing, heating ...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000

Kentucky Housing Corporation Home Repair Program

Provides forgivable loans for home repairs to income-eligible homeowners in Kentucky. Loan is forgiven over a 15-year pe...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Kenton County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing comprehensive home rehabilitation for income-eligible owner-occupants in Kenton County. Lo...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Kenton County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Grant program for immediate health and safety repairs in owner-occupied homes in Kenton County. Priority for seniors and...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Kenton County Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program to make accessibility modifications for residents with disabilities in Kenton County. Includes ramps, wide...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard remediation

Kentucky Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

HUD-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under age 6 reside or...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 in combined rebates

Duke Energy Kentucky Home Energy Rebates

Duke Energy Kentucky offers rebates for qualifying energy-efficient home improvements including heat pumps, insulation, ...

Energy
$300 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

$300 rebate for Duke Energy Kentucky customers who install ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Rebate availab...

Energy
$75 rebate plus $40 annual credit

Duke Energy Smart Thermostat Program

$75 instant rebate on qualifying smart thermostats plus up to $40 annual bill credit for Duke Energy customers who parti...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program offering low-interest loans up to $27,500 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ t...

Seniors & Disability
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 build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Available...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for accessibility. Available to veterans ...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 grant

Kenton County Sanitation District Lateral Assistance

Grant assistance for income-eligible homeowners to repair or replace failing sewer laterals in the SD1 service area. Pri...

Home Repair
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Northern Kentucky HOME Investment Partnership

Federal HOME funds administered locally to rehabilitate owner-occupied homes for low-income families. Forgivable loan st...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Northern Kentucky Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for seniors age 60+ in Kenton County to address minor home repairs and safety improvements. Helps seniors ...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by assessment value

Kentucky Homestead Exemption

Property tax exemption for Kentucky homeowners age 65+, totally disabled persons, or certain veterans. Exempts a portion...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,000 rebate

Duke Energy Kentucky Solar Rebate Program

Rebate for Duke Energy Kentucky customers who install qualifying residential solar photovoltaic systems. Incentive based...

Solar/Renewable
30% of installation cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system, including equipment and ins...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $700 for heating/cooling assistance

Kentucky Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Federal assistance to help low-income households pay heating and cooling bills. Administered through Northern Kentucky C...

Energy
Varies by disaster and damage

Kentucky Disaster Recovery Housing Program

State-administered disaster recovery assistance for homeowners affected by federally-declared disasters. Provides funds ...

Disaster
Free weatherization services

Duke Energy Income-Qualified Weatherization

Free weatherization services for income-qualified Duke Energy customers including insulation, air sealing, water heater ...

Weatherization

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Independence, KY?

The directory includes 22 possible-program records associated with Independence, 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 Independence classified?

Our classifier labels 15 records as grants, 3 as forgivable loans, and 3 as rebates in Independence. 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 Independence?

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.