Home Improvement Grants in Concord.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Concord, NC, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Concord, NC, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 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
Grants14Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded 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 per home

North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization services to reduce energy costs for income-eligible households in Cabarrus County. Inclu...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Concord Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for substantial home repairs to low-income owner-occupants in Concord. Lo...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Concord Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant for urgent health and safety repairs in owner-occupied homes in Concord. Priority given to seniors and d...

Emergency
Up to $20,000 forgivable loan

Concord ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Concord for residents with disabilities. Improvements in...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $50,000 loan (3% fixed rate)

NC Housing Finance Agency Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest rehabilitation loan for homeowners statewide to make necessary home repairs and improvements. Features a fi...

Home Repair
Up to $1,200 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Duke Energy customers in Concord who install qualifying ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump systems. Rebate amou...

Energy
Rebates up to $7,000 combined

Duke Energy Smart Saver® Program

Comprehensive home energy efficiency rebate program for Duke Energy customers. Offers rebates for insulation, air sealin...

Weatherization
Up to $3,500 solar rebate

Duke Energy Solar Rebate Program

Rebate for Duke Energy customers installing rooftop solar photovoltaic systems. Rebate is $0.50 per watt up to 7 kW syst...

Solar/Renewable
35% state tax credit (max $10,500)

North Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit

North Carolina offers a 35% state tax credit for residential solar installations, capped at $10,500. This credit is in a...

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 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Concord to repair, improve, or modernize hom...

Seniors & Disability
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 build, buy, or modify a home to meet their adaptive ne...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify a home to meet adaptive needs. Eligible veteran...

Veterans
Varies by project, up to $50,000

Cabarrus County HOME Investment Partnerships

Federal HOME program funds administered by Cabarrus County for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Provi...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

North Carolina Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in qualifying North Carolina homes built before 1978 with children...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 grant for minor repairs

Cabarrus County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides minor home repairs and safety modifications for low-income seniors age 60+ in Cabarrus County. Services include...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 reimbursement

Concord Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

City of Concord provides cost-sharing assistance for private sewer lateral line repairs and replacements. Program reimbu...

Home Repair
Up to $75 per appliance

Duke Energy Appliance Recycling Rebate

Duke Energy will pick up and recycle your old working refrigerator or freezer and pay you a $75 rebate per appliance (li...

Energy
Up to $15,000 or 5% of loan

NC Home Advantage Down Payment Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in North Carolina. Provides up to 5% of the loan amou...

Homebuyer
30% state tax credit for qualified rehab

North Carolina State Historic Preservation Tax Credit

North Carolina offers a 30% state tax credit for the substantial rehabilitation of income-producing historic structures....

Historic
Defer all property taxes

North Carolina Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Deferral

North Carolina allows elderly (65+) or totally disabled homeowners with income below $53,470 to defer property taxes on ...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Concord, NC?

24 programs are currently listed for Concord, 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 Concord 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 Concord, 14 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Concord?

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.