Residential Sustainability Grant

Step 1.Understand the requirements

• The program provides a 30% reimbursement for energy saving improvements upon completion.
• Minimum $2,000 investment by property owner; property owner labor may count toward the minimum investment. 
• Reimbursement amount: minimum $600; maximum $3,000. 
• Tool purchases are not eligible for reimbursement. Tool rental is eligible for reimbursement. 
• All Merriam residents, who don't live in an apartment, may apply.
• Property must be code compliant. 
• Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to: Home Energy Audit (blower door audit) by certified auditor, solar power, wind power, energy efficient HVAC and/or water heater, energy efficient windows and/or doors, insulation, geothermal heating and cooling, duct sealing.
• Energy saving improvements must meet the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
• Contractors(s) utilized to perform the improvements must have a Merriam Occupational license, and if appropriate, a Johnson County Contractors License. 
• Work bids, including all project specification sheets, must be submitted prior to application approval. 
• Once the City approves your project, work must begin within 120 days, and be completed by September 21, 2026.  
• Grant money will be available until all $65,000 has been allocated.
• After all funding has been allocated, a waiting list will be created for qualifying applications.

Step 2.Gather your information

• Homeowner: Must be current on all property taxes.
• Proof of property insurance.
• Contractor bids or estimates. 

Step 3.Submit your application

Applicant must submit bids before application is approved. Application must be approved before construction can start. Work must be completed by September 21, 2026. City staff will perform a post-project inspection to verify work has been completed and is code compliant. 

Apply Online

If you'd like to apply in person, download the application below and bring all documents to the Planning window inside Merriam City Hall.

Residential Sustainability Grant Application(PDF, 217KB)

Step 4.We will contact you

City staff will contact you to discuss your project(s), take photos, and let you know a if permit is required.

Step 5.Complete your project 

Once approved, work must be completed within 120 days, or by September 21, 2026. City staff will perform a post-project inspection to verify work has been completed and is code compliant. Photos will also be taken. 

Step 6.Submit receipts

The City will reimburse grant recipients after receiving at least $2,000 in receipts for completed projects. All receipts should be submitted at the same time. 

Recipient must complete a W-9 for the City to process the reimbursement check.