Home Improvement Grants in Reading.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Reading, PA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Reading, PA directory shows 31 cataloged resources. Of those, 28 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 28 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 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
Types of help in this city
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 19 | 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 | 4 | 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...
Pennsylvania Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federal and state-funded program providing free weatherization improvements to low-income households in Pennsylvania. Se...
PHFA Access Modification Program
Provides grants for accessibility modifications to homes of Pennsylvanians with disabilities. Funding covers ramps, wide...
Reading Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded program providing major home rehabilitation for income-qualified owner-occupants in Reading. Loan is fully f...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program
Federal program providing grants up to $10,000 for very low-income seniors (62+) to remove health and safety hazards, or...
Met-Ed Heat Pump Rebate Program
Rebate for residential customers who install qualifying air-source or geothermal heat pumps. Incentive amount depends on...
Met-Ed Energy Efficient Appliance Rebates
Rebates for purchase of ENERGY STAR certified appliances including refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, and smart the...
UGI Natural Gas Heating Equipment Rebate
Rebates for UGI natural gas customers who install high-efficiency furnaces, boilers, or tankless water heaters. Incentiv...
Pennsylvania Solar Energy Program (SWH Rebate)
State rebate program for residential solar water heating systems. When funded, provides rebates to Pennsylvania homeowne...
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Federal tax credit for residential solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage. Homeowners can claim 30% of total sys...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Covers mo...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt an existing home for accessibility. Covers modif...
Berks County Senior Home Repair Program
Provides emergency home repair grants for low-income seniors age 60+ in Berks County. Covers critical repairs including ...
Reading ADA Home Modification Grant
CDBG-funded grant program providing accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners with disabilities in Reading. ...
Reading Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Provides financial assistance for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals from home to city main. Low-income hou...
Reading Water Service Line Replacement Assistance
Assists low-income homeowners with repair or replacement of private water service lines, particularly lead service lines...
Pennsylvania Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
State program providing free lead hazard reduction in homes where a child has an elevated blood lead level. Services inc...
Reading HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Federal HOME funds administered by the City of Reading for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Forgivabl...
Reading Emergency Home Repair Grant
CDBG-funded emergency repair grants for very low-income homeowners facing immediate health and safety threats. Covers em...
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Annual rebate for eligible Pennsylvanians age 65+, widows/widowers 50+, and people with disabilities age 18+. Provides r...
Met-Ed Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program
Free direct installation of energy efficiency measures for income-qualified Met-Ed customers. Services include LED light...
UGI Customer Assistance Program (CAP)
Program for income-qualified UGI natural gas customers providing reduced monthly bills based on household size and incom...
Pennsylvania Whole-Home Repairs Program
State program providing grants and forgivable loans for home repairs to low- and moderate-income homeowners. Funds distr...
Habitat for Humanity of Berks County Repair Program
Nonprofit providing critical home repairs at no cost or low cost for income-qualified homeowners in Berks County. Focuse...
Pennsylvania Solar for Schools and Communities Grant
State grant program for solar photovoltaic installations at schools, municipal buildings, and community facilities. Whil...
Berks County Farmworker Housing Repair Grant
Grant program supporting housing repairs for agricultural workers and farm families in Berks County. Addresses health an...
Pennsylvania LIHEAP Crisis Assistance
Emergency component of Pennsylvania's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program providing grants for heating system repa...
Reading Stormwater Management Grant Program
Matching grant program encouraging residential stormwater best management practices including rain gardens, permeable pa...
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