Home Improvement Grants in Owensboro.

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

The Owensboro, KY directory shows 22 cataloged resources. Of those, 20 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 20 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 8 senior-related records, 3 veteran-related records, and 9 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 typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants14Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans2Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates3Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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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
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Owensboro Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs for income-qualified owner-occupants in Owensboro city limits. Loan i...

Home Repair
Up to $8,500 grant

Owensboro Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grant for owner-occupied homes with urgent health and safety hazards. Priority given to seniors and per...

Emergency
Up to $8,000 in weatherization

Kentucky Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization services to reduce energy costs for income-qualified households in Daviess County. Servi...

Weatherization
Up to $12,000 grant

Kentucky Home Accessibility Modification Program

State-funded grant program to modify homes for accessibility for persons with disabilities or seniors aging in place. Co...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $1,500 rebate

Owensboro Municipal Utilities HVAC Rebate

Rebates for installing high-efficiency HVAC systems including air source heat pumps, central air conditioners, and furna...

Energy
Up to $500 per appliance

OMU Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebates

Rebates for purchasing ENERGY STAR certified appliances including heat pump water heaters, electric water heaters, refri...

Energy
Up to $800 rebate

OMU Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates for adding attic, wall, or floor insulation to existing homes served by OMU electric. Must meet minimum R-value ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas of Daviess County to repair or improve thei...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their needs. Elig...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they will reside...

Veterans
Free lead hazard reduction

Kentucky Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State-funded program to address lead hazards in homes where children with elevated blood lead levels reside. Services pr...

Home Repair
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Owensboro HOME Investment Partnerships Program

HUD HOME-funded forgivable loan for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes for low-income households in Owen...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Owensboro Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Grant assistance for low-income homeowners to repair or replace failing private sewer laterals from home to city main. P...

Home Repair
Up to $6,000 grant

Owensboro Senior Home Repair Grant

Grant program specifically for seniors aged 60+ to address critical home repairs that enable aging in place. Covers safe...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $40,000 per household

Kentucky Disaster Recovery Housing Program

State-administered disaster recovery program that provides grants and loans for home repairs following federally-declare...

Disaster
Varies by property value

Kentucky Homestead Exemption

Property tax exemption for Kentucky homeowners who are 65+, totally disabled, or qualifying disabled veterans. Exempts a...

Property Tax Relief
Credit varies by system size

OMU Solar Renewable Energy Credit

Credit program for OMU customers who install solar photovoltaic systems. Provides monthly credits for excess generation ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $600 energy assistance

Kentucky Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Federal energy assistance to help low-income households pay heating and cooling bills. Administered locally through Comm...

Energy

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Local help in Owensboro, KY

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Owensboro, KY?

The directory includes 20 possible-program records associated with Owensboro, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes. Inclusion does not confirm current availability or eligibility.

How are the assistance records for Owensboro classified?

Our classifier labels 14 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 3 as rebates in Owensboro. 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 Owensboro?

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.