Home Improvement Grants in Johnstown.

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

The Johnstown, PA directory shows 25 cataloged resources. Of those, 23 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 23 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 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Funding typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants16Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans2Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates4Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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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

Pennsylvania Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by Pennsylvania DCED to reduce energy costs for income-eligible hou...

Weatherization
Loan up to $35,000

PHFA Home Improvement Loan Program

Low-interest home improvement loan for Pennsylvania homeowners to finance major repairs, renovations, and accessibility ...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $20,000

City of Johnstown Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for owner-occupied homes in Johnstown city limits requiring major repairs. Loan forgiven aft...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Cambria County Lead Hazard Control Grant

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under age 6. Prior...

Home Repair
Rebates up to $1,500

Penelec Energy Efficient Products Rebates

Rebates for energy-efficient appliances, HVAC systems, water heaters, and home weatherization improvements. Penelec cust...

Energy
Up to $850 rebate

Penelec Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for installation of qualifying ductless mini-split heat pumps and central air-source heat pumps. Equipment must m...

Energy
Rebates up to $1,200

Peoples Natural Gas Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for high-efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and home insulation improvements for Peoples G...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grant for very low-income seniors age 62+ to remove health and safety hazards in eligible rural areas. Repairs must make...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loan (1% fixed) for low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their ho...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make accessibility adaptations to their home. Covers m...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 grant

City of Johnstown Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Assistance for low-income homeowners to repair or replace failed private sewer laterals on their property. Helps prevent...

Home Repair
Ongoing income from solar production

Pennsylvania Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)

Pennsylvania homeowners who install solar panels can earn Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) for every megawatt-hour...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $3,000 grant

Cambria County Senior Home Modification Program

Grant for seniors age 60+ to make accessibility modifications to their home, enabling them to age in place safely. Cover...

Seniors & Disability
Rebate up to $1,000

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Annual rebate program for eligible Pennsylvanians age 65+, people with disabilities age 18+, and widows/widowers age 50+...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $8,000 grant

Cambria County Emergency Home Repair Program

Emergency repair grants for low-income homeowners in Cambria County facing urgent health and safety hazards. Covers furn...

Emergency
Forgivable loan up to $15,000

PHFA Access Modification Program

Forgivable loan for accessibility modifications to homes occupied by persons with disabilities. Covers ramps, widened do...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by project

Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE)

State housing trust fund supporting owner-occupied rehabilitation, accessibility modifications, and critical home repair...

Home Repair
20% tax credit on qualified expenses

Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit

20% federal income tax credit for substantial rehabilitation of certified historic income-producing properties. Property...

Historic
Free weatherization services

Peoples Gas Low-Income Weatherization (LIWAP)

Free weatherization services for income-qualified Peoples Gas customers. Includes home energy assessment, insulation, ai...

Weatherization
Free energy efficiency upgrades

Penelec Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP)

Free energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified Penelec customers with high electric usage. Includes home energ...

Weatherization

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Johnstown, PA?

The directory includes 23 possible-program records associated with Johnstown, 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 Johnstown classified?

Our classifier labels 16 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 4 as rebates in Johnstown. 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 Johnstown?

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.