Home Improvement Grants in Dalton.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Dalton, GA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Dalton, GA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 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
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans4Forgiven 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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Georgia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization services delivered through the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority to reduce energy cost...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000 rehab assistance

Georgia Dream Homeownership Program - Rehab

Forgivable loan for home repairs and rehabilitation in conjunction with first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance. Covers...

Home Repair
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

City of Dalton Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing major home rehabilitation for owner-occupied properties in Dalton city limits. Forgivable ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 emergency grant

Dalton Emergency Home Repair Grant

Quick-response grant for emergency repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety in owner-occupied homes. Pri...

Emergency
Up to $20,000 accessibility grant

Dalton ADA Home Accessibility Grant

Grants for home modifications to improve accessibility for residents with disabilities or mobility limitations. Covers r...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $600 rebate

Georgia Power HVAC Rebate Program

Rebates for installing high-efficiency HVAC systems in Georgia Power service territory. Qualifying heat pumps and centra...

Energy
Up to $350 rebate

Georgia Power Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR-certified heat pump water heaters. Must have Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of 3.0 or hig...

Energy
Up to $250 rebate

Georgia Power Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding insulation to attics, walls, or crawl spaces in existing homes. Must be installed by participating con...

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 eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. ...

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+ in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Grant does no...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain permanent and total service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to me...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they reside or w...

Veterans
Free lead hazard removal

Georgia Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978. Priority given to fami...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 for senior repairs

Whitfield County Senior Home Repair Program

Minor home repair assistance for Whitfield County residents age 60+ who are unable to afford necessary repairs. Covers s...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $7,500 forgivable loan

Dalton Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Forgivable loan to repair or replace damaged sewer lateral lines from the home to the public sewer main. Available to lo...

Home Repair
Up to $10,500 state tax credit

Georgia Solar Investment Tax Credit

State tax credit for residential solar installations equal to 26% of system cost or $10,500, whichever is less. Can be c...

Solar/Renewable
Monthly credit for excess solar

Georgia Power Solar Buyback Program

Net metering program allowing solar customers to receive bill credits for excess electricity generated and sent to the g...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $25,000 rehab assistance

Georgia HOME Investment Partnership

Federal HOME funds administered by the state for homeowner rehabilitation. Provides forgivable loans or grants to low-in...

Home Repair
Up to $12,000 for roof replacement

Dalton Emergency Roof Replacement Grant

CDBG-funded grant specifically for roof replacement on owner-occupied homes with failing roofs that pose safety hazards....

Home Repair
Subsidized audit for $50

Georgia Power Home Energy Audit

Comprehensive home energy audit performed by certified professionals to identify energy-saving opportunities. Includes t...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Georgia Power Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat. Eligible models include Nest, Ecobee, ...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Dalton, GA?

25 programs are currently listed for Dalton, 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 Dalton 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 Dalton, 15 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Dalton?

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.