IRS / Local Nonprofits
Note: Free tax preparation service, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
VITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is available to homeowners and renters in Los Angeles, CA.
VITA provides free IRS-certified tax preparation assistance to low-to-moderate income households, helping filers claim energy efficiency tax credits (25C), the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and other credits that can offset home improvement costs. In Los Angeles, VITA sites are operated by United Way LA and other nonprofits at dozens of community locations.
Indirect benefit, helps claim credits including 25C energy credits worth up to $3,200/year
Verified against IRS / Local Nonprofits's official page on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Los Angeles, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Los Angeles, CA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Deadline: Tax season (January-April annually)
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Email us about this programVITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is open to homeowners and renters in Los Angeles, CA. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with IRS / Local Nonprofits using the official program link on this page or call 800-906-9887. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Tax season (January-April annually).
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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