Home Improvement Grants in Irvine.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Irvine, CA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Irvine, CA directory shows 40 cataloged resources. Of those, 36 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 36 records is $250,000, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 6 senior-related records, 3 veteran-related records, and 22 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 | 22 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 1 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 12 | Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timing | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
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Habitat OC CalHome Home Repair Program
Habitat OC's CalHome repair program serves low- and very-low-income mobile-home and single-family homeowners in Orange C...
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...
Irvine CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Provides major home repairs for owner-occupied households in Irvine with income at or below 80% AMI. The loan is forgive...
Irvine CDBG Accessibility Modification Program
Provides grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes for disabled residents or seniors. Covers ramps,...
California State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded weatherization program administered by the state, providing free energy efficiency upgrades to income-q...
California Lead-Safe Homes Program
State-funded lead hazard reduction for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6 or pregnant women. Covers lead-...
Southern California Edison Home Energy Efficiency Rebates
Rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades including central AC, heat pumps, insulation, and duct sealing. Eligible cust...
SCE Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for replacing gas or electric storage water heaters with ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Enhanced ...
SCE HVAC Quality Installation Rebate
Rebates for energy-efficient central air conditioning and heat pump systems installed by qualified HVAC contractors. Inc...
SoCalGas Energy Savings Assistance Program
Free energy-saving improvements for income-qualified households including attic insulation, weather stripping, caulking,...
Irvine Ranch Water District Turf Replacement Rebate
Rebate for removing water-intensive grass and replacing it with California-friendly drought-tolerant landscaping. Pays $...
IRWD Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate
Rebate for installing WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controllers that automatically adjust watering schedules based...
IRWD High-Efficiency Nozzle Rebate
Rebate for replacing standard spray nozzles with high-efficiency rotating nozzles that reduce water use by up to 20%. Ma...
California Single-Family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH)
Provides upfront financial incentives and reduced-cost solar panel installation for income-qualified single-family homeo...
Federal Residential Solar Energy Credit
Federal tax credit covering 30% of the total cost of installing solar panels, battery storage, and related equipment on ...
California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)
Rebate for installing battery energy storage systems paired with solar panels. Enhanced incentives for low-income custom...
CalHFA CalRenoWorks Home Improvement Loan
Low-interest home improvement loan for CalHFA mortgage holders to fund energy efficiency, accessibility, or general home...
Orange County Senior Handyman Program
Provides minor home repair and maintenance services for seniors age 60+ who meet income requirements. Services include p...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their adaptive ne...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify a home for accessibility. Eligible disabilities...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program
Low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize hom...
HERO Home Improvement Financing
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for energy-efficient and water-saving home improvements. Repaid through ...
SCE Income Qualified HVAC Program
Enhanced HVAC rebates for income-qualified customers replacing older central air conditioning or heat pump systems. Incl...
Orange County Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Property tax exemption for disabled veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled or unemployable. Exempts up to $161,0...
California Mortgage Relief Program
Financial assistance for homeowners who experienced COVID-19 related financial hardship and are behind on mortgage payme...
Orange County Community Services Weatherization
Free weatherization services for income-qualified households including attic insulation, weather stripping, caulking, do...
SCE Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate
Rebates for purchasing and installing Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment at single-family homes. Enhanced rebat...
California Earthquake Authority Brace + Bolt Program
Provides grants to help homeowners retrofit older houses built before 1980 to better withstand earthquake damage. Covers...
California Property Tax Postponement for Seniors
Allows homeowners age 62+ to defer payment of current-year property taxes on their primary residence. The state pays the...
SoCalGas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate
Rebate for replacing older gas furnaces with high-efficiency ENERGY STAR certified models with 95% AFUE or higher. Helps...
SoCalGas Tankless Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified tankless gas water heaters that provide endless hot water while using less e...
HUD Fair Housing Accessibility First Program
Free technical assistance to help homeowners and builders understand Fair Housing Act accessibility requirements. Provid...
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Federal flood insurance for homeowners in participating communities. Irvine participates in NFIP, allowing residents to ...
IRWD Free Home Water Audit
Free in-home water efficiency audit including indoor and outdoor water use assessment, leak detection, irrigation system...
SCE Residential Battery Storage Pilot
Rebate for installing battery energy storage systems that can provide backup power during outages and help manage electr...
CalHFA ADU Grant Program
Provides grants to help low- and moderate-income homeowners build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property. Gra...
California LIHEAP
Helps income-eligible California households pay heating and cooling bills and provides weatherization services. Administ...
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