Home Improvement Grants in McDonough.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for McDonough, GA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 21 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in McDonough, GA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 13 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 loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates3Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 21 programs
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 $8,500 in weatherization services

Georgia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Free weatherization services for income-qualified Georgia households to reduce energy costs and improve home comfort. Ad...

Weatherization
Up to $17,500 down payment assistance

Georgia Dream Homeownership Program

Down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible first-time homebuyers in Georgia purchasing in qualifying areas. I...

Homebuyer
Up to $500 rebate

Georgia Power Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Georgia Power residential customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems. Incentive amoun...

Energy
Up to $350 rebate

Georgia Power Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Georgia Power customers who install ENERGY STAR certified electric heat pump water heaters, offering signific...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

Provides grants and low-interest loans to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt or purchase a specially adapted home. Available to vete...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt their home for independent living. Available to veteran...

Veterans
Free lead hazard removal

Georgia Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under age 6. Servi...

Home Repair
Up to $250 rebate

Georgia Power Home Energy Improvement Program

Rebates for Georgia Power customers who add insulation or seal air leaks after a home energy assessment. Helps reduce he...

Weatherization
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage installed on residential p...

Solar/Renewable
Financing options available

Georgia Power Marketplace Solar Financing

Connects Georgia Power customers with vetted solar contractors and financing options for rooftop solar installations. Co...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $25,000 per unit

Georgia HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds distributed by Georgia DCA for affordable housing rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, and rental ho...

Home Repair
Varies by age and income

Henry County Senior Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for Henry County homeowners age 65+ with qualifying income. Exemption amount increases with age; ...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $50,000 exemption

Henry County Disability Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for disabled homeowners in Henry County. Reduces assessed value by up to $50,000 for qualifying d...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $5,000 per household

Georgia SAFE Home Modification Program

Provides home modifications for individuals with disabilities or seniors to remain safely in their homes. Covers ramps, ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $3,200 annual credit

Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credits

Federal tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements including windows, doors, insulation, heat pumps, and water h...

Energy
25% of qualified expenses

Georgia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State tax credit for rehabilitation of historic homes listed on the National Register or contributing to a historic dist...

Historic

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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 McDonough, GA?

21 programs are currently listed for McDonough, 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 McDonough 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 McDonough, 16 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in McDonough?

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.