Home Improvement Grants in Cottage Grove.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Cottage Grove, MN, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Cottage Grove, MN, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 14 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
Grants13Never 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 $75,000

Minnesota Housing Fix-Up Fund

Provides low-interest home improvement loans for Minnesota homeowners who need to make repairs or improvements. Funds ca...

Home Repair
Deferred loan up to $35,000

Minnesota Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

Deferred, zero-interest loan for low-income Minnesota homeowners to make critical home repairs. Loan is deferred (no mon...

Home Repair
Free weatherization up to $8,000

Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing free weatherization services to low-income Minnesota households. Includes insulation,...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard control

Minnesota Lead Safe Homes Program

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard reduction services for Minnesota homes built before 1978 with children und...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Washington County HOME Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans to low-income homeowners in Washington County for critical home repairs and improvements. Loan...

Home Repair
Deferred loan up to $25,000

Washington County Accessibility Modification Program

Provides deferred loans for accessibility modifications to Washington County homes for seniors and persons with disabili...

Seniors & Disability
Subsidized service, $70-100 copay

Xcel Energy Home Energy Squad

In-home energy assessment and weatherization service with instant upgrades including air sealing, insulation, LED bulbs,...

Weatherization
Rebate up to $150

Xcel Energy Air Conditioner Rebate

Rebate for qualifying central air conditioners with SEER2 rating of 15.2 or higher for Xcel Energy electric customers. R...

Energy
Rebate up to $2,500

Xcel Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for qualifying air-source heat pumps for Xcel Energy electric customers. Amount varies by system type: $800-$2,50...

Energy
Rebate up to $1,000

Xcel Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding insulation to attics, walls, and basements for Xcel Energy customers. Requires energy audit before and...

Weatherization
Rebate up to $100

Xcel Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate on qualifying smart thermostats for Xcel Energy electric customers. Receive $50-$100 off at participating...

Energy
Rebate up to $900

CenterPoint Energy High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnaces for CenterPoint Energy customers. Furnace must have AFUE rati...

Energy
Rebate up to $400

CenterPoint Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for qualifying high-efficiency natural gas water heaters for CenterPoint Energy customers. Includes storage tank ...

Energy
Production incentive varies

Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards Program

Incentive program for Xcel Energy customers installing solar panels. Includes upfront capacity payment plus ongoing prod...

Solar/Renewable
State tax credit, amount varies

Minnesota Solar Energy Tax Credit

Minnesota state solar energy tax credit that provided up to $1,600 for residential solar installations. This program exp...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program providing low-interest loans (up to $40,000) and grants (up to $10,000 for seniors 62+) to very-low-income ...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their di...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to meet their disability needs. ...

Veterans
Grants vary by project

Minnesota Livable Communities Demonstration Account

Competitive grants to help communities in the Twin Cities metro area connect development and redevelopment to regional s...

Home Repair
Refund up to $3,300

Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund (Property Tax Refund)

Minnesota property tax refund for homeowners with property taxes that are high relative to their income. Maximum refund ...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Cottage Grove, MN?

24 programs are currently listed for Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove, 13 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Cottage Grove?

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.