Home Improvement Grants in Arcata.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Arcata, CA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Arcata, CA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

HMGP provides funding after a presidentially declared disaster to help communities reduce future disaster losses. Homeow...

Disaster
Up to $30,000

FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage

ICC coverage is built into every National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy and pays up to $30,000 to help bring a s...

Disaster
Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit

HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes

HUD funds state, county, and city governments to identify and fix lead-based paint hazards and other health hazards (mol...

Seniors & Disability
Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs

EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement

EPA's WIIN Act grants and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) fund lead service line replacement programs in...

Seniors & Disability
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

City of Arcata CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans to low-income owner-occupants in Arcata for major home repairs and rehabilitation. Loan is for...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Arcata Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency grants for owner-occupied households in Arcata with income at or below 50% AMI. Covers urgent repairs...

Emergency
Up to $5,500 in rebates

PG&E Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

PG&E offers rebates for qualifying energy-efficient upgrades including heat pumps, water heaters, insulation, and HVAC s...

Energy
Up to $8,000 in free upgrades

Redwood Coast Energy Authority Weatherization Program

RCEA provides free weatherization services to income-qualified residents in Humboldt County including Arcata. Services i...

Weatherization
Up to $9,500 in free services

California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

State-funded weatherization program administered locally through RCEA for Humboldt County residents. Provides comprehens...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

California Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under 6 reside. Ser...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

USDA offers low-interest loans up to $40,000 for low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Arcata to repair or ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

USDA grant program for very low-income homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. G...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase an adapted home. Covers wheelchai...

Veterans
Up to $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make adaptations to a family member's home where th...

Veterans
Up to $15,000 grant

Humboldt County ADA Home Modification Program

County program providing grants to low-income homeowners with disabilities for accessibility modifications. Covers ramps...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 low-interest loan

Arcata Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Low-interest loan program for Arcata homeowners to repair or replace private sewer laterals. Helps prevent sewage backup...

Home Repair
Up to $1,000 rebate

RCEA Solar Incentive Program

RCEA offers rebates for residential solar installations in Arcata and throughout Humboldt County. Incentive amount varie...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit for 30% of the cost of installing solar panels and battery storage. Available to all Arcata homeowner...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $3,000 rebate

PG&E Heat Pump HVAC Rebate

PG&E offers enhanced rebates for qualifying electric heat pump systems that replace gas furnaces or old electric systems...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

PG&E Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

PG&E provides rebates for installing qualifying electric heat pump water heaters. These efficient systems use electricit...

Energy
Up to $5,000 grant

Humboldt County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for low-income seniors age 60+ in Humboldt County to make minor home repairs and accessibility improvement...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $40,000 reimbursement

CAL FIRE Home Hardening Program

State program providing reimbursements for wildfire home hardening improvements in high-risk areas. Covers fire-resistan...

Disaster
Up to $3,000 grant

California Earthquake Authority Brace + Bolt

State program offering grants to help homeowners retrofit older houses with vulnerable crawl spaces. Reduces earthquake ...

Disaster
Up to $80,000 assistance

California Mortgage Relief Program

State program providing mortgage payment assistance to homeowners who experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 or ...

Home Repair
Up to $500 rebate

California Generator Rebate Program

State rebate for purchase of portable generators or battery backup systems for residents with medical needs during power...

Disaster
Up to $20,000 grant

Yurok Tribe Home Improvement Program

Provides home improvement grants to enrolled Yurok Tribal members living in Humboldt County. Covers major repairs, rehab...

Home Repair

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Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Arcata, CA?

26 programs are currently listed for Arcata, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes.

Do home improvement grants in Arcata have to be repaid?

Grants do not have to be repaid. Forgivable loans are forgiven over a residency period, and rebates refund your money after the purchase. In Arcata, 17 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Arcata?

Every program listing carries the official application link and phone number for the administering agency. Homeowners apply directly with that agency; there is no middleman and no fee.