Home Improvement Program

Centennial’s Home Improvement Program (HIP) helps qualifying homeowners make the most of their repair and remodel dollars with cash rebates. We are now offering homeowners cash rebates for specific accessibility improvements incorporated into residential projects!

As a thriving community of more than 110,000 residents, the City recognizes that neighborhoods are one of our greatest assets, because they are the places families call “home.” HIP helps preserve and enhance our beautiful neighborhoods.

The Home Improvement Program offers qualified Centennial homeowners cash rebates of up to $300, based on the value of their project. HIP aims to increase property values, energy efficiency and the vibrancy of Centennial neighborhoods. Applications must be submitted within 90 days of passing your final inspection.

Eligibility

Eligible projects:

Home renovations
Home additions
Siding
Solar panel installation
Windows
Doors
Replacement of shake roofs with less hazardous materials
Accessibility improvements

Your home must be built before 1990 to qualify. Applicants must live in Centennial.

Accessibility

Centennial’s Home Improvement Program is now offering homeowners cash rebates for specific accessibility improvements incorporated into residential projects, regardless of the year of the home. A building permit is required for these outlined accessibility improvements and they must be listed on the permit. The age of the home is not limited as an eligibility requirement.

Interior

Kitchen task lighting – if adding, permit required
Hot water dispenser – if electrical is needed, then permit required
Living room wall sconces – if electrical is added, permit required
Stair chairlift, if building staircases or widening existing and installing new electrical outlets, then permit required
Lighting added outside of a closet, permit required
Bathroom shower and faucet additions and changes, permit required
No-step, low-step shower and tub changes, permit required
Increasing door threshold and hallway widths, permit required

Exterior

Handrails added for three or more steps, permit required
Create ramp by altering egress, permit required
Entrance overhang or awning added, permit required
Outdoor lighting, if electrical added, permit required

Rebate

**Rebates**
Project Level	Project Valuation	Rebate Amount
Tier 1	$5,000 - $10,000	$100
Tier 2	$10,001 - $15,000	$200
Tier 3	$15,001 +	$300

Apply

It’s easy to apply with our simple 2-step process:

Submit a completed building permit application online and plans (if applicable).
After final inspection, sign and submit a HIP rebate form for approval. (Applications must be submitted within 90 days of passing your final inspection.)

You will receive a reimbursement check from the City’s Finance Department.

HIP is a limited-funded program. Rebates are based upon funding availability and a rebate request does not guarantee a rebate.

Request a HIP Rebate

Resources

The Building Division’s qualified staff are available to assist you during your home improvement project and offer the following tools to help you with the process.

Building Guides to assist with the building permit application process.
Arapahoe County Assessor’s Office can help determine if you qualify for HIP by identifying what year your home was built (home must be built prior to 1990 to qualify).
HIP Rebate Overview(PDF, 1MB)

Contact a Permit Technician for more information.