Home Improvement Grants in Bluffton.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Bluffton, SC, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Bluffton, SC, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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
Grants15Never 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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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

South Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program providing energy efficiency improvements to income-qualified households. Service...

Weatherization
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

SC Housing Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-eligible homeowners. Loan is forgiven after 10 years if the h...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 grant

Beaufort County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing rehabilitation grants to low-income owner-occupants in unincorporated Beaufort County. Add...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Beaufort County Emergency Home Repair Program

Emergency repair grants for critical health and safety issues in owner-occupied homes. Priority for seniors and persons ...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

South Carolina Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes with children under age 6. Services inclu...

Home Repair
Up to $600 rebate

Palmetto Electric Cooperative Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems in homes served by Palmetto Electric Cooperative...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Palmetto Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters, including heat pump water heaters. Availab...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

Palmetto Electric Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding insulation to qualifying homes served by Palmetto Electric Cooperative. Covers attic, wall, and floor ...

Weatherization
25% state tax credit (max $26,000)

South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit

South Carolina offers a 25% state income tax credit for residential solar installations, capped at $26,000 per installat...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans up to $40,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas 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

Grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety ...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their ac...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify a home for accessibility. Available to...

Veterans
Up to $15,000 grant

Beaufort County ADA Accessibility Grant

CDBG-funded grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes for residents with disabilities or seniors ne...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

SC Senior Home Repair Program

Provides minor home repairs and modifications for low-income seniors age 60 and older to help them age safely in their h...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $100 rebate

Palmetto Electric Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying Energy Star certified smart thermostats. Smart thermostats help reduc...

Energy
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

SC HOME Homeowner Rehabilitation

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for comprehensive home rehabilitation. Provides forgivable loans for ...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Beaufort County Sewer Lateral Repair Grant

Provides assistance to low-income homeowners for repair or replacement of failing private sewer lateral lines. Covers la...

Home Repair
Property tax exemption (varies)

SC Homestead Exemption (Seniors & Disabled)

Property tax exemption for homeowners age 65 or older, or totally and permanently disabled, on their primary residence. ...

Property Tax Relief
$50 rebate

Palmetto Electric AC Tune-Up Rebate

Rebate for professional air conditioning system tune-up and maintenance by a licensed HVAC contractor. Regular maintenan...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Bluffton, SC?

24 programs are currently listed for Bluffton, 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 Bluffton 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 Bluffton, 15 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Bluffton?

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.