Home Improvement Grants in Auburndale.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Auburndale, FL, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 22 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Auburndale, FL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants19Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans0Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates2Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Florida Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program that reduces energy costs for low-income households through comprehensive home e...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 grant

Florida Housing Finance Corporation Emergency Repair

Emergency repair grants for very low-income homeowners facing urgent health and safety hazards. Administered through loc...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans up to $40,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety ...

Seniors & Disability
Free assessment plus up to $400 in products

Duke Energy Home Energy Check

Free in-home energy assessment that identifies ways to save energy and money. Includes installation of energy-saving pro...

Energy
Up to $125 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Cash rebate for upgrading to an energy-efficient heat pump system. Must meet minimum 16 SEER2 and 9.0 HSPF2 efficiency s...

Energy
$75 tune-up service

Duke Energy AC Tune-Up Program

Discounted air conditioning tune-up service to improve system efficiency and reduce energy costs. Includes 18-point insp...

Energy
Up to $650 rebate

Duke Energy Solar Rebate Program

Rebate for installing photovoltaic (PV) solar systems on residential property. Paid at $0.50 per watt up to 1,300 watts ...

Solar/Renewable
Free lead hazard assessment and remediation

Florida Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Free lead hazard assessment and remediation services for homes with children under 6 years old who have elevated blood l...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt their current or new residence. Covers ...

Veterans
Up to $100,000 for repairs

Rebuild Florida Housing Repair Program

Post-disaster recovery program for homeowners affected by hurricanes. Provides grants for repair, reconstruction, or rep...

Disaster
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar photovoltaic system. Includes solar panels...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 additional exemption

Florida Senior Homestead Exemption

Additional homestead exemption for homeowners age 65 and older with household income below specified limits. Provides up...

Property Tax Relief
$500 property tax exemption

Florida Total and Permanent Disability Exemption

Property tax exemption for homeowners who are totally and permanently disabled. Provides $500 reduction in assessed valu...

Property Tax Relief
Free weatherization for income-qualified

Duke Energy Neighborhood Energy Saver

Free comprehensive weatherization services for income-qualified Duke Energy customers. Includes air sealing, insulation,...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000 in assistance

Florida Homeowner Assistance Fund

Federal pandemic-related assistance to prevent mortgage delinquencies, defaults, and foreclosures. Provided assistance w...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance

Florida Hardest-Hit Fund

Post-recession program that provided mortgage payment assistance to unemployed or underemployed homeowners. Offered prin...

Home Repair

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Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Auburndale, FL?

22 programs are currently listed for Auburndale, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes.

Do home improvement grants in Auburndale have to be repaid?

Grants do not have to be repaid. Forgivable loans are forgiven over a residency period, and rebates refund your money after the purchase. In Auburndale, 19 programs do not require repayment, 0 are forgivable loans, and 2 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Auburndale?

Every program listing carries the official application link and phone number for the administering agency. Homeowners apply directly with that agency; there is no middleman and no fee.