Home Improvement Grants in Elizabeth City.

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

As of June 2026, 22 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Elizabeth City, NC, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 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
Grants12Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven 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

North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by Albemarle Commission serving Pasquotank County residents. Provid...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Elizabeth City CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded program providing major home repairs and rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes within Elizabeth City limit...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Elizabeth City Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repairs for owner-occupied households in Elizabeth City with income at or below 50% AMI. Covers ...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Elizabeth City Lead-Safe Homes Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes in Elizabeth City with children under 6. Service...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Dominion Energy electric customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems. Rebates range fr...

Energy
Up to $750 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Dominion Energy customers who install ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Rebate amount is $750 pe...

Energy
Up to $125 rebate

Dominion Energy Smart Thermostat Program

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat that allows for demand response participation. Custom...

Energy
Up to $30,000 at 2% interest

NC Housing Finance Agency Home Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest loan program for necessary home repairs and improvements. Available to low- and moderate-income homeowners ...

Home Repair
Up to $20,000 at 0% interest

NC Housing Finance Agency Accessibility Modifications

Zero-interest loan for home accessibility modifications for persons with disabilities or seniors. Includes ramps, wider ...

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 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Elizabeth City to repair, improve, or mode...

Home Repair
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 homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Maximum $10,00...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Lifetime benefit for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a specially adap...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Lifetime benefit for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt their home. Available to vet...

Veterans
Up to $10,000 low-interest loan

Elizabeth City Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Low-interest loan program to assist Elizabeth City homeowners with repair or replacement of private sewer lateral lines ...

Home Repair
20-30% of qualified expenses

NC Historic Preservation Tax Credit

State income tax credit for qualified rehabilitation of historic properties in North Carolina. Owner-occupied residentia...

Historic
Up to $6,000 rebate

NC GreenPower Solar Rebate Program

Rebate for Dominion Energy customers in North Carolina who install solar photovoltaic systems. Rebate is $0.60 per watt ...

Solar/Renewable
30% of total system cost

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit

Federal tax credit for residential solar energy systems installed on primary or secondary residences in the U.S. Credit ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $75,000 for disaster repairs

NC Disaster Recovery Housing Program

State disaster recovery program that assists homeowners with unmet needs after federally-declared disasters. Provides gr...

Disaster

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Elizabeth City, NC?

22 programs are currently listed for Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City, 12 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Elizabeth City?

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.