Home Improvement Grants in Bismarck.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Bismarck, ND, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Bismarck, ND, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 14 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded 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
Average $8,500 in services

North Dakota Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal WAP program administered through ND DHS provides free comprehensive weatherization services to income-qualified ...

Weatherization
Up to $100,000 forgivable loan

North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF)

State-funded forgivable loan program for major home rehabilitation, including accessibility modifications. Available to ...

Home Repair
Up to $2,500 in rebates

Montana-Dakota Utilities Energy Efficiency Rebates

Montana-Dakota Utilities offers rebates for energy-efficient upgrades including high-efficiency furnaces, water heaters,...

Energy
Up to $3,000 in rebates

Xcel Energy Home Efficiency Rebates

Xcel Energy electric customers in Bismarck can receive rebates for home energy efficiency improvements including air sou...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest (1%) loan up to $40,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Bismarck to repair, imp...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grant up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ in rural areas near Bismarck to remove health and safety haza...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their disability-related ne...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt their home to accommodate disability-related needs. Ava...

Veterans
Free lead hazard assessment and remediation

North Dakota Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State program to identify and remediate lead hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under 6 reside. Services ...

Home Repair
Up to $6,300 annual credit

North Dakota Senior Citizen Property Tax Credit

State property tax credit for North Dakota homeowners age 65+ with income below $50,000. Credit amount based on income a...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $2,500 rebate

Xcel Energy Heat Pump Installation Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying air source heat pumps for Xcel Energy electric customers in Bismarck. Rebate amoun...

Energy
State tax credit up to $5,000

North Dakota Solar Energy Tax Credit

North Dakota offers a state income tax credit for residential solar photovoltaic system installations. Credit equals 5% ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,500 upfront incentive

Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards Program

Xcel Energy provides upfront cash incentives for qualifying solar PV system installations in Bismarck. Must apply and re...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $15,000 down payment loan

North Dakota FirstHome Down Payment Assistance

Forgivable second mortgage up to $15,000 to assist with down payment and closing costs for first-time homebuyers in Bism...

Homebuyer
Up to 100% property tax exemption

North Dakota Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for disabled veterans based on VA disability rating. 100% disabled veterans receive full property...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $35,000 assistance

North Dakota Hardest Hit Fund Homeowner Assistance

Federal Hardest Hit Fund program provided mortgage payment assistance and principal reduction for homeowners facing hard...

Home Repair
Up to $1,000 rebate

MDU High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnaces (95% AFUE or higher). Available to all MDU na...

Energy
Grant up to $5,000

North Dakota Senior Home Modification Grant

Grant program for seniors age 60+ to make accessibility modifications enabling them to age in place safely. Covers grab ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $300 rebate

MDU Natural Gas Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying high-efficiency natural gas water heaters (Energy Star certified or 0...

Energy
$100 instant rebate

Xcel Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate on purchase of qualifying smart thermostats through participating retailers or online Xcel Energy marketp...

Energy
Up to $10,000 matching grant

Bismarck Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grant for exterior restoration and preservation of historic homes in Bismarck's designated historic districts o...

Historic
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

North Dakota Energy Assistance Program

Helps income-eligible North Dakota households pay heating costs during the winter season. Administered through local soc...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Bismarck, ND?

26 programs are currently listed for Bismarck, 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 Bismarck 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 Bismarck, 16 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Bismarck?

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.