Internal Revenue Service / Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Note: Free tax preparation service, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), Claim Home Improvement Credits is available to homeowners and renters in San Diego, CA.
IRS VITA provides free tax preparation services to households earning $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English speakers. VITA volunteers are IRS-certified and can help homeowners correctly claim energy efficiency tax credits (25C, 25D), property tax deductions, and other benefits they are owed. San Diego VITA sites are located throughout the county. Find a site at irs.gov/vita.
Income at or below ~$67,000; bring W-2s, receipts for home improvements, property tax bills, prior year return; VITA sites are seasonal, typically open January-April
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
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Deadline: Tax season, typically January through April 15 annually
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Email us about this programIRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), Claim Home Improvement Credits is open to homeowners and renters in San Diego, CA. It prioritizes low-income households. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with Internal Revenue Service / Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) using the official program link on this page or call 1-800-906-9887. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Tax season, typically January through April 15 annually.
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