The City of Fort Wayne’s Hope Through Heat program is now open and offering grants to qualified homeowners to cover the cost of replacing non-working heating systems.
City of Fort Wayne Indiana news release:
Grant program covers cost of replacing non-working furnaces
Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 28, 2026) – The City of Fort Wayne’s Hope Through Heat program is now open and offering grants to qualified homeowners to cover the cost of replacing non-working heating systems, such as furnaces or boilers.
Qualified applicants must:
- Own their home, which has a non-working heating system – furnace, boiler, electric heat kit or heat pump;
- Live inside City limits; and
- Have a household income at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income, which is $57,060 for a family of four.
Interested residents should apply by clicking here. Residents who do not have access to the online application portal and would prefer a paper application may call 260-427-8585. Residents in need of language assistance should contact Language Services Network at 260-426-6764.
All applicants, whether online or by phone, will answer several pre-screening questions to determine if they qualify before they fill out the full application. Applicants will be required to provide documents showing household income and inspection of the non-working heating unit is required.
Funding for this program comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is limited. Applications will be reviewed on a first-completed, first-processed basis. Program participation is determined on a first-qualified, first-served basis and is not guaranteed.
“Programs like Hope Through Heat not only help families in need, but also strengthen our entire community,” said Kelly Lundberg, director of the Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services. “By helping homeowners replace broken heating systems, we’re improving housing stability and ensuring residents can safely remain in their homes.”
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division works to establish Fort Wayne as the Community of Choice for residents, visitors and businesses by growing the economy, strengthening neighborhoods and supporting housing options. Visit CityofFortWayne.in.gov/CD for more information.
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