Home Improvement Grants in Rio Grande City.

Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Rio Grande City, TX. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.

The Rio Grande City, TX directory shows 24 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 4 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 11 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 loans1Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates4Eligible 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
Up to $12,000 in weatherization improvements

Texas Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program that provides free energy efficiency improvements to income-qualified households in Starr Count...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program providing loans and grants to very-low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes...

Home Repair
Rebates up to $1,500

AEP Texas Energy Efficiency Programs

AEP Texas offers rebates for energy-efficient upgrades including AC tune-ups, insulation, air sealing, and HVAC replacem...

Energy
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 adapt or purchase an adapted home. Eligibility include...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with blindness in both eyes or loss/loss of use of hands to adapt or purchase an adapted home. May be...

Veterans
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Texas HOME Investment Partnerships Program

State-administered HOME funds for owner-occupied rehabilitation in eligible Texas communities. Provides forgivable loans...

Home Repair
Free technical assistance

Texas Colonias Self-Help Centers

Free construction guidance and technical assistance for colonia residents building or improving their own homes. Service...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Texas Senior Home Repair Program

State-funded program providing critical home repairs for low-income homeowners age 60 and older. Grant does not require ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $20,000 grant

Texas Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program for accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners with disabilities. Covers wheelchair ramps, wide...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Texas Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to identify and eliminate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under 6 y...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Starr County Water/Sewer Connection Assistance

Grant assistance for low-income homeowners to connect to public water and sewer systems in Starr County. Covers connecti...

Home Repair
30% tax credit

Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Solar ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing solar panels, battery storage, or solar water heaters on your ...

Solar/Renewable
Additional $10,000 homestead exemption

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Texas homeowners age 65 or older qualify for an additional $10,000 homestead exemption on school district taxes, plus a ...

Property Tax Relief
Additional $10,000 homestead exemption

Texas Disability Property Tax Exemption

Texas homeowners receiving Social Security disability benefits qualify for an additional $10,000 homestead exemption on ...

Property Tax Relief
Varies by damage assessment

Texas General Land Office Disaster Recovery

HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds administered by Texas GLO for unmet housing need...

Disaster
Up to $1,500 rebate

AEP Texas AC Rebate Program

Rebate for residential customers who upgrade to high-efficiency central air conditioning systems (SEER 16 or higher). Av...

Energy
Up to $25,000 loan

Texas Veterans Land Board Home Improvement Loan

Low-interest home improvement loans for Texas veterans who have owned their home for at least six months. Competitive in...

Veterans
Up to $500 rebate

AEP Texas Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for AEP Texas customers who install ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. More efficient than standard e...

Energy
Up to $8,000 grant

Starr County Septic System Repair Program

Grant assistance for low-income Starr County homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems. Covers inspection, ...

Home Repair
Varies by purchase price

Texas ENERGY STAR New Home Tax Rebate

Property tax exemption for new ENERGY STAR certified homes in Texas. Exempts a portion of the increased property value a...

Property Tax Relief

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Local help in Rio Grande City, TX

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Rio Grande City, TX?

The directory includes 20 possible-program records associated with Rio Grande City, 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 Rio Grande City classified?

Our classifier labels 14 records as grants, 1 as forgivable loans, and 4 as rebates in Rio Grande City. 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 Rio Grande City?

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.