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.
Types of help in this city
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 26 | 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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Habitat Omaha Home Repair Program
No-interest loans for essential home repairs for homeowners at or below 80% AMI across Douglas, Sarpy, Washington, Cass,...
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...
Rebuilding Together Omaha
Free home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners at or below 50% AMI in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie C...
HomeWoven Home Preservation Program
Critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for low- to moderate-income homeowners including older adults, imm...
United Way Midlands Weatherization (WAP)
Free insulation, air sealing, window sealing, HVAC safety checks, and indoor air quality improvements for Douglas County...
Nebraska LIHEAP Energy Assistance
Pays heating and cooling bills directly to utility providers for households at or below 150% Federal Poverty Level. Heat...
OPPD Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Up to $500 per year in OPPD bill assistance for customers experiencing an acute financial crisis. Distributed through 30...
OPPD Weatherization Rebates
Rebates for OPPD customers on windows and attic insulation. Windows: $75 per window (max $1,000, U-Factor ≤0.27). Attic ...
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...
OPPD ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebates
Rebates on ENERGY STAR certified appliances for OPPD residential customers. Up to $305 total. Purchase date of January 1...
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...
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...
MUD Home Fund Utility Assistance
M.U.D. Home Fund (established 1983) provides utility bill assistance to seniors, people with disabilities, and limited-i...
Nebraska Homestead Exemption (Senior / Disabled)
Reduces or eliminates property taxes for qualifying seniors (65+), disabled persons, and disabled veterans. Sliding-scal...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
For veterans with permanent total service-connected disability. Build, buy, or extensively modify a home for wheelchair ...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
For veterans with specific service-connected disabilities (burns, blindness, severe arm/hand disability). Adapt an exist...
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...
Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund
Temporary emergency funds for Nebraska veterans and their dependents when a verifiable crisis disrupts normal living and...
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...
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...
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...
Homestead Exemption Filing Assistance (VAS / Front Porch)
Free in-person help filing the Nebraska Homestead Exemption application for seniors 65+, disabled persons, and disabled ...
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...
DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
WAP provides free energy efficiency improvements to low-income households across all 50 states, DC, and territories. Eli...
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...
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 ...
HUD CDBG Home Repair Programs
HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides annual funding to cities, counties, and states to fund l...
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 ...
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...
NeighborWorks Network, Home Repair & Modification Programs
NeighborWorks America supports a network of nearly 250 local nonprofit housing organizations across every state, DC, and...
National Trust for Historic Preservation, Homeowner Resources
Owners of historic homes may access funding through their State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), which distributes H...
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...
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