Home Improvement Grants in Butte.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Butte, MT, with individual awards up to $413,200. 5 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven 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 $30,000 forgivable loan

Butte-Silver Bow Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-eligible owner-occupants in Butte-Silver Bow. Loan is forgive...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Butte-Silver Bow Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repair grants for owner-occupied homes with urgent health and safety hazards. Covers electrical, plum...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Butte-Silver Bow ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes for residents with disabilities. Covers ramps, w...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 assistance

Butte-Silver Bow Sewer Lateral Replacement Program

Assists income-eligible homeowners with sewer lateral line replacement or repair. Program covers up to 50% of replacemen...

Home Repair
Average $9,000 in weatherization

Montana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Montana's statewide Weatherization Assistance Program provides free energy-efficiency upgrades to low-income households....

Weatherization
Up to $30,000 low-interest loan

Montana Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest loan program administered by Montana Housing for home repairs and improvements. Available statewide for inc...

Home Repair
Up to $2,000 rebate

NorthWestern Energy Home Insulation Rebate

NorthWestern Energy offers rebates for insulation upgrades in existing homes. Must meet R-value requirements and use qua...

Weatherization
Up to $800 per unit

NorthWestern Energy Ductless Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for qualifying ductless heat pumps (mini-splits) installed in NorthWestern Energy electric service territory. Mus...

Weatherization
Up to $600 rebate

NorthWestern Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters including heat pump water heaters. Rebate amounts vary by ...

Weatherization
$75 per appliance

NorthWestern Energy Appliance Recycling Program

Free pickup and recycling of old refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners with a $75 rebate per unit. Must be worki...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

USDA program providing grants up to $10,000 for very-low-income seniors (62+) to remove health and safety hazards, plus ...

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 adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disability. Ava...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home or their own home to accommodate...

Veterans
Up to $1,150 annual credit

Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit

Annual property tax or rent reimbursement credit for Montana residents age 62+ with household income under $45,000. Amou...

Property Tax Relief
$100 rebate

NorthWestern Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats. Helps customers reduce heating and cooling costs through ...

Weatherization
Up to $600 utility assistance

Montana Energy Share Program

Emergency utility assistance for Montana households facing energy crisis. Funded by customer donations and matched by No...

Energy
Average $400-$1,000 per year

Montana Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP)

Montana's Low Income Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households pay heating bills during winter months. Priorit...

Energy
Up to $5,000 matching grant

Butte-Silver Bow Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grants for exterior restoration of historic homes in Butte's National Historic Landmark District. Covers window...

Historic
Up to $15,000 grant

Montana Coal Workers Relief Fund

Home repair assistance for displaced coal industry workers and their families in Montana. Provided emergency home repair...

Home Repair
Loan up to $413,200 + down payment assistance

Montana First-Time Home Buyer Program

Below-market rate mortgages for first-time homebuyers in Montana, plus optional down payment assistance up to $7,500. In...

Homebuyer
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of residential solar panel systems and battery storage installed for install...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Butte, MT?

25 programs are currently listed for Butte, 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 Butte 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 Butte, 17 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Butte?

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.