Home Improvement Grants in Lake Charles.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Lake Charles, LA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Lake Charles, LA directory shows 27 cataloged resources. Of those, 25 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 25 records is $150,000, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 7 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 | 18 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 2 | 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...
Louisiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded program that reduces energy costs for low-income households by improving home energy efficiency. Servic...
Lake Charles Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs to low- and moderate-income owner-occupants in Lak...
Lake Charles Emergency Home Repair Grant
Provides emergency repair grants for health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes in Lake Charles city limits. Prio...
Lake Charles ADA Home Modification Grant
CDBG-funded grant program for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes for persons with disabilities in Lake ...
Lake Charles Senior Home Repair Program
Grant program specifically for senior homeowners (age 62+) in Lake Charles to address critical home repairs and safety m...
Lake Charles Lead Hazard Control Program
State-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under a...
Lake Charles Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Assists Lake Charles homeowners with repair or replacement of private sewer lateral lines from home to city main. Forgiv...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan (Lake Charles Area)
Federal program providing loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Lake Charles to re...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase an adapted home. Covers modificat...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make adaptations to a family member's home where th...
Entergy Louisiana Heat Pump Rebate
Rebate for installing high-efficiency central air conditioning or heat pump systems in Entergy Louisiana service territo...
Entergy Louisiana Home Weatherization Rebate
Rebates for home weatherization improvements including insulation, air sealing, and duct sealing for Entergy Louisiana c...
Entergy Louisiana Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for purchasing and installing ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters or heat pump water heaters in Lake Cha...
Entergy Louisiana Smart Thermostat Program
Instant rebate on purchase of qualifying smart thermostats through participating retailers for Entergy Louisiana custome...
Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system in Lake Charles. Credit appl...
Louisiana Fortify Homes Program
State-funded program providing grants to Lake Charles homeowners for wind mitigation improvements following recent hurri...
Louisiana CDBG-DR Hurricane Recovery Program
Federal disaster recovery program for homeowners with unmet recovery needs from Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Zeta. Provi...
Lake Charles HOME Investment Partnerships Program
HUD HOME-funded program providing forgivable loans for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Lake Charle...
Louisiana Main Street Historic Tax Credit
State tax credit for substantial rehabilitation of historic buildings in designated downtown Lake Charles districts. Pro...
Entergy Louisiana Low-Income Weatherization
Utility-sponsored weatherization program for low-income Entergy Louisiana customers in Lake Charles. Provides free energ...
Lake Charles Flood Mitigation Grant Program
FEMA-funded program to help Lake Charles homeowners reduce future flood risk through elevation, flood venting, demolitio...
Louisiana Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Federally funded program providing one-time annual assistance with home energy bills for low-income households in Lake C...
Lake Charles Veterans Home Repair Initiative
Local program providing home repair grants specifically for military veterans in Lake Charles. Addresses critical health...
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