Home Improvement Grants in Columbia.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Columbia, SC. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Columbia, SC directory shows 26 cataloged resources. Of those, 24 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 24 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 5 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 12 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
Types of help in this city
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 13 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 4 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 6 | Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timing | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
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South Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded weatherization program that reduces energy costs by making homes more energy efficient. Services includ...
City of Columbia Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Provides major home rehabilitation for low-income owner-occupied households within Columbia city limits. Loan is forgive...
City of Columbia Emergency Home Repair Grant
Provides emergency grants to address immediate health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes. Priority given to elde...
Columbia ADA Home Accessibility Modification Program
Provides accessibility modifications for disabled and elderly homeowners to improve safety and mobility within the home....
Columbia Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance Program
Assists low-income homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing privately-owned sewer lateral lines from the home ...
SC Housing Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program
HUD-funded statewide program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with young children. S...
Dominion Energy Heat Pump Rebate
Cash rebate for Dominion Energy electric customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems. Rebate amou...
Dominion Energy HVAC Tune-Up Program
Offers rebate to Dominion Energy customers who receive a professional HVAC system tune-up. Regular maintenance improves ...
Dominion Energy Home Insulation Rebate
Rebate program for Dominion Energy customers who add insulation or air sealing to their homes. Improvements must meet mi...
Dominion Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate
Cash rebate for purchasing and installing qualifying Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostats. Smart thermostats automatically op...
Santee Cooper Residential Solar Incentive
Rebate program for residential customers installing solar photovoltaic systems. Incentive provided per installed kilowat...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
Provides loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas of Richland County to repair, improve, o... Each program administrator alone decides its combination rules. The Grant Map has not verified those rules.
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Provides grants to veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to help purchase or modify a home to accommodate...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Provides grants to veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make adaptations to a family member's home in...
Richland County HOME Rehabilitation Program
HOME Investment Partnerships Program provides forgivable loans to income-qualified homeowners in Richland County for com...
Richland County Senior Home Repair Program
Provides home repair grants to senior homeowners age 62 and older in Richland County. Covers critical repairs to ensure ...
Richland County Water/Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Assists low-income homeowners in unincorporated Richland County with repairing or replacing failed water or sewer latera...
South Carolina First Responder Rehabilitation Program
Provides home rehabilitation assistance to qualifying first responders (law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs) in South Ca...
Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)
The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit under Section 25D is closed for expenditures made after December 31, 2025. T...
SC Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
State rebate program for purchasing ENERGY STAR certified appliances including water heaters, heat pump water heaters, a...
South Carolina Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
State income tax credit equal to 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for certified historic homes. Home must be lis... Each program administrator alone decides its combination rules. The Grant Map has not verified those rules.
FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program
Provides funding to homeowners in high-risk flood areas for property elevation, acquisition, or flood-proofing. Priority...
Palmetto Clean Energy PACE Financing
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing allows homeowners to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy impr...
Richland County Urban Forestry Grant
Provides matching grants to Richland County homeowners to plant shade trees on residential properties. Strategically pla...
Richland County Septic Tank Repair Program
Assists low-income homeowners in unincorporated Richland County with repairing or replacing failing septic systems. Forg...
Dominion Energy Community Solar Program
Allows Dominion Energy customers to subscribe to a portion of a shared solar facility without installing panels on their...
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