Home Improvement Grants in Madison.

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

The Madison, WI directory shows 27 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 12 senior-related records, 2 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 2026-04-03. 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 loans3Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates2Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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0% deferred loan, amount based on repair scope

City of Madison Housing Rehabilitation Loan (Project Home)

The City of Madison Housing Rehabilitation Program provides 0% interest, deferred-payment loans to income-eligible Madis...

Home Repair
Materials covered; labor at $15/hour per volunteer

City of Madison Minor Home Repair Program (Project Home)

The City of Madison Minor Home Repair Program offers low-cost repairs and accessibility modifications for qualified home...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Dane County Minor Home Repair Grant (Project Home)

Dane County's Minor Home Repair program, administered by Project Home, provides grants up to $7,500 to low-and-moderate-...

Home Repair
$5,000-$50,000 low-interest loan; forgivable option for low income

WHEDA More Like Home Repair & Renew Loan

WHEDA's More Like Home Repair and Renew Loan provides $5,000-$50,000 for repairs and energy-efficiency updates in homes ...

Home Repair
$10,000-$50,000 low-interest loan

WHEDA Home Improvement Loan Program (HILP)

The WHEDA Advantage Home Improvement Loan Program offers financing of $10,000-$50,000 for current Wisconsin homeowners n...

Home Repair
$1,500-$10,000+ depending on income and project

Focus on Energy Wisconsin Rebates

Focus on Energy, Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency program delivered through utilities including MG&E, offers reba...

Energy
Average $6,500-$10,000 in free upgrades

Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Wisconsin's Weatherization Assistance Program provides free energy-efficiency improvements to income-eligible households...

Weatherization
Varies by project; $500 homeowner contribution required

Habitat for Humanity Dane County Home Repair

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County's Home Repair Program assists low-to-moderate income homeowners in the repair and ma...

Home Repair
Up to $1,168 annual credit on state income tax return

Wisconsin Homestead Tax Credit

Wisconsin's Homestead Credit provides up to $1,168 annually to low-income homeowners and renters who pay property taxes ...

Property Tax Relief
$188-$287/year depending on school district

Wisconsin Lottery & Gaming Credit

Wisconsin's Lottery and Gaming Credit automatically reduces property taxes for primary residence homeowners. The credit ...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH/SHA) Grant

The VA's Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant provides up to $126,526 to veterans with qualifying service-connected dis...

Veterans
Up to FHA area limit; Limited 203k capped at $75,000 in repairs

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage

The FHA 203(k) loan lets homebuyers and homeowners finance purchase (or refinance) and renovation costs in a single FHA-...

Home Repair
Up to $2,147 heating benefit; $1,200 crisis assistance

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP/LIHEAP)

The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) helps eligible households pay heating and electric bills through fe...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA Section 504 provides home repair loans up to $40,000 at 1% fixed interest over 20 years to very-low-income rural ho...

Home Repair
$1,500-$10,000+ depending on income and upgrades

Wisconsin HOMES & HEAR Federal Energy Rebates

Wisconsin's IRA-funded HOMES and HEAR rebate programs are available through Focus on Energy. HEAR provides rebates for h...

Energy
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
Varies by city, typically $5,000-$25,000

HUD CDBG Home Repair Programs

HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides annual funding to cities, counties, and states to fund l...

Home Repair
Free, up to 3 smoke alarms installed at no cost

American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, Free Smoke Alarms

The American Red Cross installs free smoke alarms and creates home fire escape plans through their nationwide Home Fire ...

Home Repair
Free, services typically valued at $500-$10,000

Rebuilding Together Safe at Home

Rebuilding Together's Safe at Home program provides free preventive home modifications to help older adults and people w...

Home Repair
Varies by state, some offer $500-$1,000 radon mitigation assistance

EPA State Indoor Radon Grants, State Radon Programs

EPA provides State and Tribal Indoor Radon Grants (SIRG) to every state to fund radon risk reduction programs. While the...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by local affiliate, loans and grants available

NeighborWorks Network, Home Repair & Modification Programs

NeighborWorks America supports a network of nearly 250 local nonprofit housing organizations across every state, DC, and...

Home Repair
National Trust grants go to nonprofits/agencies, not direct to homeowners; state HPF grants vary

National Trust for Historic Preservation, Homeowner Resources

Owners of historic homes may access funding through their State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), which distributes H...

Historic
Loan guarantee, no dollar cap on loan amount (lender sets max)

HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee

The Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program provides HUD-guaranteed mortgage financing for American Indian and Al...

Home Repair
30% federal ITC + Focus on Energy rebates

Federal Solar ITC + Focus on Energy Solar Rebate

Madison homeowners can claim the 30% federal Solar ITC and access Focus on Energy's statewide solar rebates. Focus on En...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Madison, WI?

The directory includes 22 possible-program records associated with Madison, including City of Madison Minor Home Repair Program (Project Home), Dane County Minor Home Repair Grant (Project Home), WHEDA More Like Home Repair & Renew Loan. Inclusion does not confirm current availability or eligibility.

How are the assistance records for Madison classified?

Our classifier labels 16 records as grants, 3 as forgivable loans, and 2 as rebates in Madison. 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 Madison?

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.