Home Improvement Grants in Bowling Green.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Bowling Green, OH, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Bowling Green, OH, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 11 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded 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 $24,999 forgivable loan

Bowling Green Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home repairs for owner-occupied households in Bowling Green city limits with income at or below 80% AMI. ...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Bowling Green Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repairs for owner-occupied households in Bowling Green city limits with income at or below 50% A...

Emergency
Up to $9,500 free weatherization

Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)

Ohio's federally-funded weatherization program provides free energy-efficiency improvements to income-eligible household...

Weatherization
Up to $20,000 forgivable loan

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Major Home Modification Program

OHFA provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to moderate-income homeowners throughout Ohio. Loan is forgiven af...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Wood County Lead Hazard Control Program

Provides free lead-based paint hazard remediation for homes built before 1978 in Wood County where children under age 6 ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Bowling Green Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Bowling Green for residents with disabilities...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $3,850 in rebates

Columbia Gas Ohio Home Energy Efficiency Rebates

Columbia Gas offers rebates for energy-efficient home improvements including high-efficiency furnaces, water heaters, in...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

FirstEnergy Ohio Smart Thermostat Rebate

FirstEnergy Ohio offers rebates for qualifying smart thermostats purchased and installed by residential customers. Helps...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

FirstEnergy Ohio Heat Pump Rebate Program

FirstEnergy provides rebates for installation of qualifying energy-efficient air-source heat pumps. Rebates apply to sys...

Energy
Up to $250 in rebates

FirstEnergy Ohio Appliance Rebate Program

FirstEnergy offers rebates for qualifying energy-efficient appliances including refrigerators, clothes washers, electric...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

USDA provides grants up to $10,000 for very-low-income seniors (62+) and loans up to $20,000 at 1% interest for eligible...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home for wheelchair accessi...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with specific service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for accessibility. Covers modificatio...

Veterans
Reduces taxable home value

Ohio Homestead Exemption (Property Tax Relief)

Ohio's Homestead Exemption reduces the taxable value of a home for seniors age 65+, disabled homeowners, and qualifying ...

Property Tax Relief
Varies by utility; 30% federal tax credit

Ohio Solar Energy Rebates & Incentives

Ohio homeowners installing solar panels can claim the federal 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit. Some utilities offer ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 grant

Wood County Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Provides grants to income-eligible homeowners in Wood County for repair or replacement of failing sewer laterals from th...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Ohio Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Home Repair

Ohio HTF provides grants for emergency and accessibility-related repairs to very-low-income homeowners. Priority is give...

Emergency
Up to $1,500 emergency grant

Bowling Green Senior Winter Emergency Heating Repair

Emergency heating repair grant for seniors age 60+ in Bowling Green facing furnace failure during winter months. Adminis...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $800 heating assistance

Ohio Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

HEAP provides financial assistance to eligible Ohio households to help pay heating bills during winter months. Available...

Energy
Up to $150 in rebates

Bowling Green Water Efficiency Rebate Program

The City of Bowling Green offers rebates for water-efficient fixtures including low-flow toilets, efficient showerheads,...

Energy
Up to $7,500 grant

Wood County Septic System Repair Assistance

Provides grants to income-eligible homeowners in Wood County for repair or replacement of failing septic systems. Progra...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Bowling Green, OH?

25 programs are currently listed for Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, 16 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Bowling Green?

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.