Home Improvement Grants in Augusta.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Augusta, GA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 32 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Augusta, GA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 15 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants23Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates3Refunded 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
Up to $8,000 per household

Georgia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing free weatherization services to income-qualified households in Richmond County. Servi...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

Georgia Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State-funded program to remove lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under six reside. Prio...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $40,000

Augusta Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-qualified owner-occupants in Augusta-Ric...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Augusta Emergency Home Repair Grant

CDBG grant for urgent repairs that pose immediate health or safety threats to low-income homeowners in Augusta-Richmond ...

Emergency
Up to $25,000 grant

Augusta ADA Home Modification Program

Provides accessibility modifications for owner-occupied homes in Augusta-Richmond County where a resident has a document...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

Augusta Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for homeowners age 62 and older in Augusta-Richmond County to address critical home repairs that allow sen...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 rebate

Augusta Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Rebate program to assist Augusta homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing private sewer laterals from the home...

Home Repair
Up to $500 rebate

Georgia Power Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Georgia Power residential customers in Augusta who install qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pumps. He...

Energy
Up to $300 annual credits

Georgia Power Smart Usage Rewards

Rewards program for Georgia Power customers who allow utility control of smart thermostats or water heaters during peak ...

Energy
Up to $15,000 low-interest loan

Georgia Power Home Energy Efficiency Loan

Low-interest financing for Georgia Power customers in Augusta to install energy-efficient improvements. Loan payments ar...

Energy
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit for Augusta homeowners who install solar photovoltaic systems. Credit equals 30% of total system cost...

Solar/Renewable
Bill credits for excess solar generation

Georgia Power Net Metering Program

Net metering program allowing Georgia Power customers in Augusta with rooftop solar to receive bill credits for excess e...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loan (1% fixed) for very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Augusta to repair, improve, or ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grant for very-low-income homeowners age 62 or older in eligible rural areas near Augusta to remove health and safety ha...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to meet their needs or to construct an ad...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Available to Augu...

Veterans
Up to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected)

VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant

Grant for veterans enrolled in VA health care to make home improvements necessary for the continuation of treatment or f...

Veterans
Up to $25,000 grant

Augusta HOME Investment Partnership

Federally funded HOME program providing rehabilitation grants for income-qualified homeowners in Augusta-Richmond County...

Home Repair
Up to $2,000 annual tax credit

Georgia Homeownership Tax Credit

Federal mortgage credit certificate (MCC) program administered by GHFA allowing first-time homebuyers in Augusta to clai...

Homebuyer
Up to $10,000 forgivable loan

Georgia CHDO Down Payment Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Augusta working with Community Housing Development...

Homebuyer
Property tax reduction for qualified improvements

Augusta Historic Preservation Tax Incentive

Property tax incentive for owners of historic homes in Augusta's designated historic districts who complete approved reh...

Historic
Up to $5,000 grant

Georgia Storm-Ready Homes Program

Grant program to help Augusta homeowners strengthen homes against storm damage through roof reinforcement, hurricane shu...

Disaster
Varies by project scope

FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance

Competitive grant program for Augusta homeowners in flood-prone areas to elevate structures, acquire and demolish flood-...

Disaster
Up to $35,000 grant

Augusta Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Grants for home exterior improvements and major repairs in designated Augusta neighborhoods experiencing decline or disi...

Home Repair
Property tax exemption on assessed value

Augusta Senior Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for Augusta-Richmond County homeowners age 65 or older with household income below $15,000. Addit...

Property Tax Relief
Property tax exemption on assessed value

Augusta Disability Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for Augusta-Richmond County homeowners with documented disability and household income below spec...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $400 in rebates

Augusta Utilities Water Efficiency Rebate

Rebate program for Augusta Utilities customers who install high-efficiency toilets, smart irrigation controllers, or oth...

Energy
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

Georgia LIHEAP

Provides heating and cooling assistance to income-eligible Georgia households through Community Action Agencies. Offers ...

Energy

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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 Augusta, GA?

32 programs are currently listed for Augusta, 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 Augusta 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 Augusta, 23 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Augusta?

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.