Home Improvement Grants in Merrillville.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Merrillville, IN. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Merrillville, IN directory shows 26 cataloged resources. Of those, 24 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 24 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 7 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 10 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 type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 17 | 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 | 3 | 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...
Indiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded program administered by IHCDA that provides free weatherization services to low-income households in In...
IHCDA Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
State-funded program providing forgivable loans to low-income homeowners for major home repairs and rehabilitation. Loan...
Lake County Home Improvement Program
County-funded home repair grant program for low-income homeowners in Lake County. Provides assistance for health and saf...
Merrillville CDBG Emergency Home Repair
CDBG-funded emergency repair grants for very low-income homeowners in Merrillville facing urgent health and safety hazar...
Merrillville Home Accessibility Modification Grant
Provides grants for home accessibility modifications for residents with disabilities or mobility limitations. Covers ram...
Indiana Lead-Safe Housing Program
HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under age...
NIPSCO Home Energy Efficiency Rebates
NIPSCO offers rebates to residential customers who complete eligible energy efficiency improvements. Rebates available f...
NIPSCO High-Efficiency HVAC Rebate
NIPSCO offers rebates for installation of high-efficiency natural gas furnaces and boilers. Minimum AFUE rating of 95% r...
NIPSCO Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency Program
Free home energy improvements for income-qualified NIPSCO customers. Includes energy assessment, LED bulbs, insulation, ...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
Federal program providing loans and grants to very low-income rural homeowners for repairs to make homes safe and sanita...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to construct or adapt housing to meet their needs. Eligib...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Eligible for vete...
Indiana Net Metering for Solar
Indiana net metering allows homeowners with solar installations to receive retail-rate credit for excess electricity gen...
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Solar ITC)
Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing solar panels, battery storage, and other clean energy equipmen...
Indiana Over-65 Property Tax Deduction
Indiana property tax deduction for homeowners age 65 or older. Reduces assessed valuation by up to $14,000, lowering pro...
Indiana Homestead Standard Deduction
Indiana's Homestead Standard Deduction reduces the assessed value of your primary residence by up to 60% of the assessed...
Indiana HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Federally funded HOME program providing forgivable rehabilitation loans to low-income homeowners for major home repairs ...
Lake County Senior Home Repair Assistance
Grant program for low-income seniors age 60+ in Lake County to address minor home repairs and modifications that enable ...
Merrillville Water/Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Financial assistance program for income-qualified homeowners in Merrillville to repair or replace failing water or sewer...
NIPSCO ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebates
NIPSCO offers rebates for purchasing ENERGY STAR certified appliances including water heaters, smart thermostats, and ot...
Indiana Disaster Recovery Housing Program
CDBG Disaster Recovery program activated following major disasters. Provides grants for home repair, reconstruction, and...
Merrillville Housing Rehabilitation Standards Program
CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for comprehensive home rehabilitation to meet local housing standards. Ad...
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