Home Improvement Grants in Omaha.

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

The Omaha, NE directory shows 41 cataloged resources. Of those, 34 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 34 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 12 senior-related records, 7 veteran-related records, and 13 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.

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Funding typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants26Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans2Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates4Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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City of Omaha Exterior Repair Program (ERP)

0% interest loan for exterior repairs, roofs, windows, porches, siding, for homeowners east of 72nd Street. Single-perso...

Home Repair
Deferred 0% loan

City of Omaha Homeowner Rehabilitation Program

Helps low- to moderate-income homeowners make necessary health, safety, and structural repairs. Income must be at or bel...

Home Repair
Free (very low income)

City of Omaha Emergency Repair Program

Fixes home issues that threaten the health, safety, and well-being of very low-income households. Gross income at or bel...

Home Repair
Free low-cost modifications

City of Omaha Older Adult Home Modification Program

Enables low-income elderly persons (age 62+) to remain safely in their homes through low-cost, high-impact modifications...

Home Repair
100% free, testing and abatement

Omaha Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

City of Omaha received $3.1M HUD grant to test and abate lead hazards in pre-1978 homes in eastern Omaha. Covers testing...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000

Greenlining Fund Home Equity Loan (HELF)

Zero-interest home equity loan up to $50,000 fully amortized over 30 years. Exclusively for owner-occupied single-family...

Home Repair
100% free repairs

Greenlining Fund No-Cost Home Repair Program

No-cost home repair and renovation for homeowners in formerly redlined North and South Omaha. Three partner orgs: Canopy...

Home Repair
No-interest loan (1-10 year repayment)

Habitat Omaha Home Repair Program

No-interest loans for essential home repairs for homeowners at or below 80% AMI across Douglas, Sarpy, Washington, Cass,...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 in free energy upgrades

Habitat Omaha / OPPD Energy Efficiency Assistance Program

Free in-home energy audit plus up to $3,000 in energy-efficient improvements at no cost. Income below 200% Federal Pover...

Home Repair
100% free repairs

Rebuilding Together Omaha

Free home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners at or below 50% AMI in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie C...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 in repairs

HomeWoven Home Preservation Program

Critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for low- to moderate-income homeowners including older adults, imm...

Home Repair
Free (~avg $7,600 value)

United Way Midlands Weatherization (WAP)

Free insulation, air sealing, window sealing, HVAC safety checks, and indoor air quality improvements for Douglas County...

Energy
Up to $1,050 heating / $700 cooling

Nebraska LIHEAP Energy Assistance

Pays heating and cooling bills directly to utility providers for households at or below 150% Federal Poverty Level. Heat...

Energy
Up to $500 per program year

OPPD Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Up to $500 per year in OPPD bill assistance for customers experiencing an acute financial crisis. Distributed through 30...

Energy
Up to $1,500 (windows + insulation)

OPPD Weatherization Rebates

Rebates for OPPD customers on windows and attic insulation. Windows: $75 per window (max $1,000, U-Factor ≤0.27). Attic ...

Energy
Up to $525 per unit

OPPD HVAC Smart Rebates

Rebates for OPPD customers replacing central A/C or heat pumps. $265 for 16 SEER (15.2 SEER2), $375 for 17 SEER (16.2 SE...

Energy
Up to $305 in appliance rebates

OPPD ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebates

Rebates on ENERGY STAR certified appliances for OPPD residential customers. Up to $305 total. Purchase date of January 1...

Energy
Up to $30,000 at 3% interest

OPPD Energy-Saving Loans (3% Low-Interest)

Low-interest loans at 3% or less for OPPD residential customers making energy-efficient home improvements. Up to $30,000...

Home Repair
Up to $200 per appliance

MUD Natural Gas Appliance Rebates

MUD residential rebates: $200 for new natural gas range; $200 for natural gas dryer (or replacing electric dryer with ga...

Energy
Bill assistance (amount varies)

MUD Home Fund Utility Assistance

M.U.D. Home Fund (established 1983) provides utility bill assistance to seniors, people with disabilities, and limited-i...

Energy
Up to 100% property tax relief (income-based)

Nebraska Homestead Exemption (Senior / Disabled)

Reduces or eliminates property taxes for qualifying seniors (65+), disabled persons, and disabled veterans. Sliding-scal...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

For veterans with permanent total service-connected disability. Build, buy, or extensively modify a home for wheelchair ...

Veterans
Up to $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

For veterans with specific service-connected disabilities (burns, blindness, severe arm/hand disability). Adapt an exist...

Veterans
Up to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected)

VA HISA Grant (Home Improvements & Structural Alterations)

Most accessible VA housing grant, available for any service-connected disability. Covers ramps, grab bars, roll-in showe...

Veterans
Emergency bill assistance

Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund

Temporary emergency funds for Nebraska veterans and their dependents when a verifiable crisis disrupts normal living and...

Veterans
Up to $25,000

FHA Title 1 Home Improvement Loan

Up to $25,000 for home improvements with no equity requirement. Amounts up to $7,500 are unsecured (signature only). Fix...

Home Repair
Up to $75,000 (Limited 203k)

FHA 203(k) Rehab Mortgage

Finance a home purchase + renovation in one loan. Limited 203(k) covers up to $75,000 in non-structural repairs; Standar...

Home Repair
Up to $3,200/yr in tax credits

Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C)

30% federal tax credit on qualifying energy-efficient home improvements. Up to $3,200/year total: $1,200 cap for windows...

Energy
Free filing help, saves $1,000s in property taxes

Homestead Exemption Filing Assistance (VAS / Front Porch)

Free in-person help filing the Nebraska Homestead Exemption application for seniors 65+, disabled persons, and disabled ...

Seniors & Disability
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
Average $5,000-$10,000 in services per household

DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

WAP provides free energy efficiency improvements to low-income households across all 50 states, DC, and territories. Eli...

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

USDA Section 504 Rural Home Repair Loans & Grants

USDA's Section 504 program provides grants up to $10,000 for homeowners age 62+ with very low incomes in rural areas to ...

Home Repair
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
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

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Omaha, NE?

The directory includes 34 possible-program records associated with Omaha, including City of Omaha Homeowner Rehabilitation Program, City of Omaha Emergency Repair Program, City of Omaha Older Adult Home Modification Program. Inclusion does not confirm current availability or eligibility.

How are the assistance records for Omaha classified?

Our classifier labels 26 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 4 as rebates in Omaha. 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 Omaha?

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.