Home Improvement Grants in Chehalis.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Chehalis, WA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 28 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Chehalis, WA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 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 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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Washington State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Provides comprehensive weatherization services to low-income households throughout Washington State, including insulatio...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for very-low-income homeowners in rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Loans at ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants for very-low-income homeowners age 62 or older in rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Does not need ...

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 accessibility needs. ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt their homes for accessibility. Available for veterans w...

Veterans
Loan up to $50,000

Washington Housing Finance Authority Home Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest home repair loans for income-eligible homeowners throughout Washington State. Fixed interest rates starting...

Home Repair
Rebate up to $1,200

Puget Sound Energy Ductless Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for qualified ductless heat pump installations for Puget Sound Energy electric customers. Incentive amounts vary...

Energy
Up to $750 in instant incentives

Puget Sound Energy Home Energy Assessment

Free home energy assessment with on-the-spot installation of energy-saving measures like LED bulbs, weatherstripping, an...

Weatherization
Rebate up to $800

Puget Sound Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for qualifying heat pump water heater installations for PSE electric customers. Reduces water heating costs by u...

Energy
Rebate up to $100

Puget Sound Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying smart thermostats. Helps optimize heating and cooling for energy savi...

Energy
Rebate up to $1,400

Puget Sound Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebates for insulation upgrades in attics, walls, floors, and crawl spaces. Must complete Home Energy Assessment first.

Weatherization
Up to $5,000 grant

Lewis County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides emergency and accessibility repairs for low-income seniors age 60+ in Lewis County. Grant does not need to be r...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Washington State Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction

State-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Services p...

Home Repair
Annual incentive up to $5,000

Washington State Solar Incentive Program

Annual production incentives for solar energy systems installed in Washington State. Incentive rates vary based on syste...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit for 30% of the cost of installing a solar energy system, including equipment and labor. Can be claime...

Solar/Renewable
Varies by income

Washington State Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for senior citizens age 61+ or retired disabled persons with limited income. Can exempt 50-100% o...

Property Tax Relief
Full property tax deferral

Washington State Property Tax Deferral Program

Allows eligible homeowners age 60+ to defer property taxes. State pays taxes as a loan secured by lien on the property, ...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $10,000 assistance

City of Chehalis Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Provides financial assistance for repairing or replacing failing sewer lateral connections for low-income homeowners in ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

City of Chehalis ADA Home Modification Program

CDBG-funded grants for accessibility modifications for disabled residents in Chehalis. Covers ramps, grab bars, widened ...

Seniors & Disability
Down payment assistance up to $15,000

Washington State Home Advantage First-Time Homebuyer

Down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers in Washington State. Combines competitive interest rates with down pay...

Homebuyer
Up to $30,000 assistance

Lewis County HOME Investment Partnerships Program

HUD HOME funds for major home repairs and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners in Lewis County. Provided as forgivab...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

City of Chehalis Emergency Home Repair Grant

CDBG-funded emergency repair grants for very-low-income homeowners in Chehalis facing immediate health and safety hazard...

Emergency
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

City of Chehalis Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan

CDBG-funded forgivable loans for major home rehabilitation for low-income homeowners in Chehalis. Loan forgiven after 5 ...

Home Repair
Loan up to $20,000

Lewis County Septic System Repair Program

Low-interest loans for repair or replacement of failing septic systems in Lewis County. Protects public health and water...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Chehalis, WA?

28 programs are currently listed for Chehalis, 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 Chehalis 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 Chehalis, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Chehalis?

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.