Home Improvement Grants in Arcata.

Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Arcata, CA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.

The Arcata, CA directory shows 22 cataloged resources. Of those, 19 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 19 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 3 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 8 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.

Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Funding typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants11Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans1Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates5Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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Showing all 22 resources (19 currently open or actionable repair-assistance records)
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... Each program administrator alone decides its combination rules. The Grant Map has not verified those rules.

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
Federal credit closed after December 31, 2025

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit under Section 25D is closed for expenditures made after December 31, 2025. T...

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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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Arcata, CA?

The directory includes 19 possible-program records associated with Arcata, including City of Arcata CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program, Arcata Emergency Home Repair Grant, PG&E Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. Inclusion does not confirm current availability or eligibility.

How are the assistance records for Arcata classified?

Our classifier labels 11 records as grants, 1 as forgivable loans, and 5 as rebates in Arcata. Classification can be incomplete; confirm the benefit type, lien, repayment, and conditions in the administrator's terms.

How do I research and apply for home repair assistance in Arcata?

Each program page shows the source, application route, or contact we have on file. Confirm the current route, requirements, and any costs with the administering organization before applying. The current Grant Map homeowner fee is $0.