Home Improvement Grants in Dumfries.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Dumfries, VA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Dumfries, VA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 9 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
Grants19Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates2Refunded 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 $30,000 loan

Virginia Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for Virginia homeowners to fund necessary repairs and improvements to owner-occupied homes. Lo...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 per household

Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing free energy efficiency improvements to income-qualified Virginia households. Priority...

Weatherization
Up to $40,000 deferred loan

Prince William County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded deferred loan for major home repairs for low-income homeowners in Prince William County. Loan is forgiven af...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Prince William County Emergency Home Repair Program

Grant program for emergency home repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety for very low-income homeowners...

Emergency
Up to $800 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Dominion Energy customers who install qualifying energy-efficient electric heat pumps. Available for both new...

Energy
Free weatherization services

Dominion Energy EnergyShare Weatherization

Free weatherization services for income-qualified Dominion Energy customers. Includes insulation, air sealing, and minor...

Weatherization
Up to $350 in rebates

Dominion Energy Appliance Rebate Program

Rebates for Dominion Energy customers who purchase qualifying energy-efficient appliances including heat pump water heat...

Energy
Free lead hazard removal

Virginia Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under age 6. Free ...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 grant

Prince William County Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program for accessibility modifications to enable persons with disabilities or seniors to remain safely in their h...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grant for very low-income seniors age 62 and older in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Dumfries...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loan (1%) for low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. L...

Home Repair
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 adaptive needs. C...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for mobility needs. Covers modifications ...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 assistance

Prince William County Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Cost-sharing program to help income-qualified homeowners repair or replace damaged private sewer lateral lines. County p...

Home Repair
Ongoing energy credit payments

Virginia Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)

Homeowners with solar installations can earn Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) for electricity generated. Each cred...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the total cost of installing a residential solar system, including equipment, labor, ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $3,000 grant

Prince William County Senior Home Repair Grant

Small grant program for low-income seniors age 60 and older to address minor home repairs that affect safety and ability...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by locality, up to $40,000

Virginia HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered through local jurisdictions to provide grants or forgivable loans for home rehabilitatio...

Home Repair
Free energy efficiency upgrades

Dominion Energy Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency Program

Free energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified Dominion Energy customers including LED bulbs, water heater wraps, ...

Energy
Up to $15,000 low-interest loan

Virginia Onsite Sewage System Repair Assistance

Low-interest loan program for homeowners with failing septic systems. Loans available through participating lenders with...

Home Repair
Varies by income and assets

Virginia Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled

Property tax relief for homeowners age 65 or older, or permanently disabled, with limited income and assets. Relief amou...

Property Tax Relief
Up to 100% of project cost

Virginia PACE Clean Energy Financing

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing allows homeowners to finance energy improvements with repayment through ...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Dumfries, VA?

26 programs are currently listed for Dumfries, 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 Dumfries 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 Dumfries, 19 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 2 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Dumfries?

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.