Home Improvement Grants in Barrington.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Barrington, RI, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 27 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Barrington, RI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 16 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 loans0Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates7Refunded 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 in weatherization services

Rhode Island Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program that provides no-cost weatherization improvements to income-qualified households in Rhode Islan...

Weatherization
Up to $30,000 low-interest loan

RI Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for owner-occupants to make critical home repairs and improvements. Available statewide throug...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Rhode Island Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard reduction services for Rhode Island homes built before 1978 with children ...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 per ton rebate

Rhode Island Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for qualifying air-source and ground-source heat pumps installed by participating contractors. Incentives availa...

Energy
Free energy efficiency upgrades

Rhode Island Energy Income-Eligible Services

Comprehensive no-cost energy efficiency services for income-qualified customers including insulation, air sealing, effic...

Energy
Varies by system size

Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund - Solar Incentives

Performance-based incentives for residential solar installations in Rhode Island. Combined with federal tax credits and ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or remove heal...

Home Repair
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 build, buy, or modify a home to meet their adaptive ne...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify their home to accommodate their disability. Cov...

Veterans
Up to $500 annual credit

Rhode Island Senior Property Tax Relief

Annual property tax credit for Rhode Island homeowners age 65 or older who meet income requirements. Credit applied dire...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $10,000 grant

Rhode Island Home Accessibility Grant

Grant program for Rhode Island homeowners age 60+ or with disabilities to make accessibility modifications. Covers ramps...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $700 rebate

Rhode Island Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for energy-efficient water heaters including heat pump water heaters and high-efficiency gas models. Incentives ...

Energy
Up to $200 per appliance

Rhode Island Energy ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebates

Rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified appliances including refrigerators, clothes washers, and dehumidifiers purc...

Energy
Financing up to 100% of project cost

C-PACE Rhode Island Commercial Property Financing

Property-assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. Repaid through ...

Solar/Renewable
Based on post-rehab appraised value

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage

FHA-insured mortgage that combines home purchase or refinance with repair/renovation costs in a single loan. Allows buye...

Home Repair
$100 comprehensive assessment

Rhode Island Energy Home Energy Assessment

Professional home energy assessment including blower door test, infrared imaging, and personalized recommendations. Iden...

Energy
Up to $2,000 rebate

Rhode Island Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebates covering up to 50% of insulation and air sealing costs after completing a Home Energy Assessment. Covers attic, ...

Weatherization
$50 tune-up service

Rhode Island Energy HVAC Tune-Up

Discounted heating and cooling system tune-up by qualified technician. Includes system inspection, cleaning, and efficie...

Energy
Up to $100 per thermostat

Rhode Island Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats that automatically adjust heating and cooling for optimal comfort and...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

Rhode Island Energy EV Charger Rebate

Rebate for residential electric vehicle charging station purchase and installation. Supports transition to electric vehi...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Rhode Island Energy Window Replacement Rebate

Rebate for ENERGY STAR certified window replacement after completing a Home Energy Assessment. Helps reduce heating and ...

Weatherization
Up to $5,000 grant

Rhode Island Senior Safe at Home Program

Grant program for Rhode Island seniors age 60+ to make home safety modifications that reduce fall risks and support agin...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

Rhode Island Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant for critical home repairs that pose immediate health or safety threats. Covers furnace failure, roof lea...

Emergency

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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 Barrington, RI?

27 programs are currently listed for Barrington, 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 Barrington 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 Barrington, 17 programs do not require repayment, 0 are forgivable loans, and 7 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Barrington?

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.