Home Improvement Grants in Billings.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Billings, MT, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 36 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Billings, MT, with individual awards up to $126,526. 9 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 12 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
Rebates5Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 36 programs
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 $8,500 per home

Montana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Provides free weatherization services to income-qualified Montana households to reduce energy costs. Services include in...

Weatherization
Up to $35,000 loan

Montana Housing Finance Authority Home Improvement Loan

Low-interest home improvement loan for Montana homeowners to finance major repairs, renovations, or accessibility modifi...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Billings Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs and rehabilitation for low-income owner-occupants in Billings...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Billings Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grant for very low-income homeowners in Billings facing immediate health and safety hazards. Priority g...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Billings ADA Accessibility Modification Grant

Grant program to modify homes for accessibility for Billings residents with disabilities. Covers ramps, grab bars, widen...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $7,500 grant

Billings Senior Home Repair Program

Home repair grant for Billings homeowners age 62 and older with limited income. Covers minor repairs, safety improvement...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $2,000 in rebates

NorthWestern Energy Home Efficiency Rebates

Energy efficiency rebates for NorthWestern Energy customers in Billings who install qualifying efficient equipment. Reba...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

NorthWestern Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying electric air-source or ductless mini-split heat pumps in NorthWestern Energy servi...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

NorthWestern Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebate for qualifying insulation upgrades in existing homes served by NorthWestern Energy. Covers attic, wall, and basem...

Weatherization
Up to $500 rebate

Montana Solar Rebate Program

State rebate for residential solar photovoltaic system installations in Montana. Rebate is in addition to federal tax cr...

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 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Billings to repair, improve, or modernize ...

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+ in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Can be combine...

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 or purchase a home to accommodate their disabili...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make accessibility adaptations to their home. Covers m...

Veterans
Free lead testing and remediation

Montana Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State program to identify and reduce lead hazards in homes with children under 6 who have elevated blood lead levels. Se...

Home Repair
Up to 24 months assistance

Billings HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance

Rental assistance for low-income families and individuals in Billings through HUD HOME funds. Provides subsidy for up to...

Rental
Up to $5,000 loan

Billings Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Low-interest loan program to assist Billings homeowners with repair or replacement of private sewer laterals. City provi...

Home Repair
Up to $150 rebate

NorthWestern Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying high-efficiency electric or natural gas water heaters in homes served by NorthWest...

Energy
Up to $1,000 reduction

Montana Property Tax Assistance Program

Property tax reduction for qualifying Montana homeowners age 62+ or persons with disabilities with household income belo...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $600 annual assistance

NorthWestern Energy Low-Income Energy Assistance

Energy bill assistance for low-income households in Montana through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). He...

Energy
Property tax exemption

Montana Residential Energy Bonus Depreciation

Property tax exemption for the added value of qualifying renewable energy systems installed in Montana homes. Exempts th...

Solar/Renewable
Loan amount varies by project

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage

FHA-insured mortgage that combines purchase price (or refinance) and rehabilitation costs into a single loan. Allows buy...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Billings HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

HUD HOME-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home rehabilitation for low-income owner-occupants in Billi...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 assistance

Billings CHDO Homebuyer Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Billings purchasing homes developed by Community H...

Homebuyer
Up to $25,000 grant

Montana State Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grant for rehabilitation and preservation of historic properties in Montana listed on or eligible for the Natio...

Historic
Up to $20,000 assistance

Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Home Improvement

Home improvement assistance for enrolled members of Crow Tribe or Northern Cheyenne Tribe living on or near reservations...

Home Repair
Varies by service

Montana Veterans' Home Benefit

Skilled nursing and long-term care for eligible Montana veterans at state veterans' homes. While not a home improvement ...

Veterans
Up to $40,000 assistance

Billings Neighborhood Stabilization Program

HUD NSP-funded program that assisted homebuyers with purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed properties in targeted Bi...

Homebuyer
Free smoke alarms + installation

Billings Fire Department Free Smoke Alarm Program

Free smoke alarm installation for Billings residents, with priority for seniors, persons with disabilities, and low-inco...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Billings Safe and Healthy Housing Program

Addresses housing-related health hazards including mold, moisture, pests, and indoor air quality issues in homes of low-...

Home Repair
Free energy audits and minor repairs

Montana Energy Corps Home Energy Assistance

Free home energy audits and minor weatherization services for low-income households in Billings area. AmeriCorps volunte...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 loan

MHFA Recycled Loan Program

Low-interest home improvement loan for Montana homeowners using recycled funds from previous housing programs. Competiti...

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 Billings, MT?

36 programs are currently listed for Billings, 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 Billings 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 Billings, 23 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Billings?

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.