Home Improvement Grants in Burien.

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As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Burien, WA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 13 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
Grants14Never 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
Up to $50,000

Washington State Housing Finance Commission Home Repair Programs

State-funded home repair loans and grants for qualifying Washington homeowners to make critical repairs and improvements...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Washington State Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally funded program providing free home weatherization services to low-income households in King County. Services i...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 for lead remediation

Washington State Lead-Based Paint Program

Provides funding for lead hazard control and remediation in homes built before 1978 with children under 6 years old. Ser...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

King County Emergency Home Repair Program

Emergency grant for critical home repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety of very low-income homeowners...

Emergency
Up to $20,000 for accessibility modifications

King County Home Accessibility Modification Program

Funding for home modifications that improve accessibility for people with disabilities and seniors aging in place. Inclu...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $7,500 grant or low-interest loan

City of Burien Side Sewer Assistance Program

Financial assistance for Burien homeowners who need to repair or replace failing side sewer laterals. Available as grant...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying electric heat pumps, including ductless mini-splits and ducted systems. Available ...

Energy
Up to $2,500 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for home insulation improvements including attic, wall, and floor insulation. Requires a home energy assessment. ...

Weatherization
Up to $175 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate on purchase and installation of qualifying smart thermostats for PSE electric or gas customers. Helps red...

Energy
Up to $800 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying heat pump water heaters, which can reduce water heating costs by up to 60%. Availa...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Window and Door Rebate

Rebate for replacement of windows and doors with ENERGY STAR certified models. Helps reduce heating and cooling costs wh...

Energy
Credit on electric bill

Seattle City Light Community Solar Program

Community solar program allowing Seattle City Light customers to subscribe to solar energy without installing panels on ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Federal program providing loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible areas to repair, improve, or modern...

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 help build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Cove...

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 to meet accessibility needs. Smaller gran...

Veterans
Up to $8,000 grant

King County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides grants for essential home repairs and minor accessibility modifications to help seniors age 60+ remain safely i...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $35,000 for homeowner rehab

Washington State HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by Washington State for homeowner rehabilitation projects. Provides grants and forgivabl...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 low-interest loan

King County On-Site Septic Repair Loan Program

Low-interest loans for homeowners in King County who need to repair or replace failing on-site septic systems. Flexible ...

Home Repair
30% of installation cost

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing solar panels and battery storage on your home. Applies to syst...

Solar/Renewable
Free comprehensive weatherization

Puget Sound Energy Low-Income Weatherization

Free comprehensive weatherization services for income-qualified PSE customers, including insulation, air sealing, furnac...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $50,000

King County Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Loan

Forgivable loan for major home repairs and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners in King County. Loan is forgiven aft...

Home Repair
Up to $4,000 in rebates

Seattle City Light Home Energy Efficiency Programs

Comprehensive energy efficiency rebate programs for Seattle City Light customers, including rebates for heat pumps, insu...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Burien, WA?

26 programs are currently listed for Burien, 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 Burien 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 Burien, 14 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Burien?

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.