Home Improvement Grants in Knoxville.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Knoxville, TN. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Knoxville, TN directory shows 31 cataloged resources. Of those, 27 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 27 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 9 senior-related records, 3 veteran-related records, and 12 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 | 19 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 3 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 4 | 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...
City of Knoxville Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded program providing major home repairs for low-income owner-occupants in Knoxville. Forgivable loan after 5 ye...
Knoxville Emergency Home Repair Grant
Provides emergency repairs for owner-occupied homes with immediate health or safety hazards. Income must be at or below ...
Knoxville Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control
HUD-funded program to remove lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under age 6. Services provided at ...
Knoxville ADA Home Modification Program
Provides accessibility modifications for owner-occupied homes where a disabled resident lives. Includes ramps, grab bars...
Knoxville Senior Home Repair Program
Assists low-income senior homeowners (62+) with critical home repairs to maintain safe, decent housing. Grant does not r...
Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Critical Home Repair Program
Knoxville Habitat for Humanity's Critical Home Repair Program serves Knox County homeowners who are age 60 or older, or ...
Tennessee Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded weatherization program administered statewide by Tennessee DHS. Reduces energy costs through insulation...
THDA Homeownership Emergency Repair Program
State-funded emergency home repair program for owner-occupants with critical health and safety issues. Available when fu...
Tennessee Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program
Statewide program providing free lead testing and hazard control for pre-1978 homes with young children. Priority given ...
KUB Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Rebates for energy-efficient upgrades including heat pumps, HVAC systems, water heaters, and insulation. Available to al...
KUB Heat Pump Rebate
Rebate for installing qualified heat pump systems in existing homes. Higher rebates for ENERGY STAR and cold-climate hea...
KUB Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for replacing existing water heater with an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater. Available to KUB electric custome...
KUB Smart Energy Solutions
In-home energy assessment with instant rebates on energy-saving products including LED bulbs, smart thermostats, air sea...
KUB Low-Income Weatherization
Free comprehensive weatherization services for income-qualified KUB customers. Includes insulation, air sealing, HVAC tu...
TVA Solar Generation Partners
TVA program allowing KUB customers to install rooftop solar and sell generation to TVA at a fixed rate for 10 years. Par...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program
Federal program for very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Knoxville. Provides loans up to $40,000 (1% ...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to accommodate their disa...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with service-connected disabilities (blindness or certain mobility impairments) to adapt their home. ...
Knox County HOME Investment Partnerships
Federal HOME funds administered by Knox County for owner-occupied rehabilitation. Forgivable loan after 5 years of compl...
Knoxville Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance
Grant assistance for low-income homeowners to repair or replace private sewer lateral lines from the home to the city ma...
Knox County Property Tax Relief Program
Tennessee property tax relief for low-income seniors (65+), disabled homeowners, and disabled veterans. Reduces property...
Knox Heritage Preservation Fund
Matching grant for preservation of historic homes in designated Knoxville historic districts. Funds exterior restoration...
Tennessee CDBG Disaster Recovery
Federal CDBG-DR funds activated after presidentially declared disasters. Provides home repair grants to uninsured or und...
KUB Project Help
Utility bill assistance for income-qualified KUB customers facing financial hardship. Helps prevent disconnection and pr...
Knox County Rental Rehabilitation Program
Forgivable loan for landlords who rehabilitate rental units and agree to rent to low-income tenants for at least 5 years...
KUB Senior Citizen Discount
Monthly discount on KUB electric bills for customers age 65 and older. No income requirement. Discount applied automatic...
Tennessee LIHEAP
Assists income-eligible Tennessee households with heating and cooling costs through local service providers. Provides cr...
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