Home Improvement Grants in Mercedes.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Mercedes, TX. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Mercedes, TX directory shows 21 cataloged resources. Of those, 19 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 19 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 5 senior-related records, 3 veteran-related records, and 11 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.
Types of help in this city
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 14 | 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 | 2 | 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...
Texas Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded weatherization program administered by TDHCA to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Services...
AEP Texas Energy Efficiency Program
AEP Texas offers rebates for qualifying energy-efficient upgrades including HVAC systems, insulation, windows, and water...
AEP Texas Heat Pump Rebate
Rebate for installing qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pump systems that provide both heating and cooling. Heat ...
Texas Solar Rights and Net Metering
Texas law protects homeowner rights to install solar panels and requires utilities to offer net metering, crediting exce...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan
Low-interest loan for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. M...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant
Grant for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older to remove health and safety hazards. Can be combined with Section 5...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to accommodate their disability. Co...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a home for independent living. For veterans who are bli...
Texas HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Federal HOME funds administered by TDHCA for homeowner rehabilitation. Provides grants or forgivable loans for comprehen...
Texas Lead Hazard Control Program
HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Services inc...
Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption
Texas law provides an additional $10,000 homestead exemption for homeowners age 65 or older, reducing property tax burde...
Texas Disability Property Tax Exemption
Texas law provides an additional $10,000 homestead exemption for homeowners who are disabled as defined by Social Securi...
Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Texas disabled veterans with 10% or higher service-connected disability rating receive property tax exemptions ranging f...
Hidalgo County Senior Home Repair Program
Hidalgo County program providing minor home repairs for low-income seniors age 60 and older. Covers emergency and safety...
Community Action Corporation Energy Assistance
LIHEAP-funded utility bill payment assistance for low-income households in Mercedes facing energy emergencies or high su...
Texas General Land Office Hurricane Recovery
CDBG-DR funds administered by Texas GLO for homeowners affected by federally declared disasters. Past programs covered H...
AEP Texas Air Conditioning Tune-Up Program
Low-cost air conditioning tune-up by licensed contractor to improve efficiency and reduce summer cooling costs. Includes...
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