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Loading...Owning a home is a huge investment coming with big responsibilities and sometime big expenses. Our home is where we live and raise our families, but when the time for repairs comes not all Americans can afford to maintain their home in a good and safe condition. There are several programs in place that can help you pay for all types of home repairs and/or improvement projects.
Home Improvements & Repair
There are literally thousands of home improvement programs throughout the country to help homeowners who can’t afford to make repairs to their home. Below are also resources to help learn how to fund, put a cost on home improvements and repairs. There are also programs found mostly locally; in your city or county but some are states state wide.
Home Renovation Resources:
Starting or going through home renovation can be a huge endeavor. You can find help, advice and tips for every steps of your home improvement with the articles below.
Home Improvement Guide
Learn tips & advice for successful renovations.
Funding Your Home Renovation
Learn how to fund your home renovations.
20 Home Improvement Projects Cost
Find common home improvements costs.
Home Improvement Loans
Compare loans to fund your home renovation.
Home Reno Mistakes to Avoid
Get tips on how to avoid costly renovation errors.
Home Repairs Resources:
- Funding Urgent Home Repair
- Common Home Repair Cost
- Paying Home Repairs with Your Home Insurance
- Home Maintenance Checklist: Seasonal Guide
Home Improvement & Repair Programs:
- Local Home Repair Grants
- Federal Home Improvement Loans
- FHA 203k Rehabilitation
- HomeStyle Renovation Loan
- Federal Home Improvement Insurance
- Veteran Affair Rehab Loan
Energy Efficiency
Cooling and heating your home can be a big part of your budget. There was ways and programs to reduce that cost.
- Energy Efficiency Home Improvement Loans
- Energy Efficiency Loans 101: Everything Homeowners Need to Know
- Choosing the Right Energy Efficiency Loan: A Homeowner’s Guide
- Energy Efficiency Upgrades: ROI and Impact on Home Value
- Top 10 Energy Efficient Home Improvements: How to Finance Them
- Government Incentives & Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Projects
Energy Efficiency Programs
Paying for energy (cooling, heating and every day use) is a big part of homeowners’ budgets. The good news, there are many programs helping you either pay your energy bills or make improvement to your home so your bills are smaller.
- Weatherization Programs
- Energy Star Tax Credit
- Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
- FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage
Rural Homeowners Programs
Rural homeowners are not left out cold (or in the heat). Many States and the Federal government have home repair programs specific for rural homeowners. Rural homeowners can also benefit from all the programs and loans above.