Homeowner Grant Guides
Step-by-step how-tos for finding, applying to, and stacking homeowner grants. Unlike our news feed, these guides are kept up to date year over year.
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Hand-picked how-to resources, updated regularly. Each links to a full article at its dedicated URL.
Down Payment Assistance Programs
State-by-state breakdown of DPA grants, forgivable loans, and matched savings programs for first-time buyers.
Read the guideFirst-Time Home Buyer Grants
Every federal, state, and local program that helps you buy your first home — income limits, award amounts, deadlines.
Read the guideFree Home Repair Grants
Grants that pay for roof repairs, plumbing, electrical, and accessibility fixes — with no repayment required.
Read the guideFree Roof Replacement Grants
Federal, state, and nonprofit programs that cover roof replacement for low-income and older homeowners.
Read the guideLow-Income Home Repair Grants
USDA 504, CDBG, state HOME, and local rehab programs for homeowners below 80% of Area Median Income.
Read the guideGovernment Grants for Home Repairs
How federal agencies — HUD, USDA, DOE, FEMA — fund home-repair programs, and how to apply through your state.
Read the guide$10,000 Home Improvement Grants
Programs that award up to $10,000 per household for critical repairs, weatherization, and accessibility work.
Read the guideUSDA Section 504 Repair Program
The most generous federal home-repair grant program — up to $10K for rural homeowners 62 and older.
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