Home Improvement Grants in Fairfax.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Fairfax, CA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Fairfax, CA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 3 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans0Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded 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 $40,000 grant

CalHFA ADU Grant Program

Grant to help California homeowners build or convert Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Can be combined with CalHFA ADU fi...

Home Repair
Up to $6,500 in weatherization services

California Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP)

Free weatherization improvements for income-qualified households, including insulation, air sealing, HVAC tune-ups, and ...

Weatherization
Deferred loan up to $50,000

Marin County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides deferred, zero-interest loans to low-income homeowners in Marin County for health and safety repairs. Loans are...

Home Repair
Up to $6,000 in rebates

PG&E Energy Upgrade California Home Upgrade

Rebates for whole-house energy efficiency upgrades in PG&E territory. Includes insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, an...

Weatherization
Up to $5,800 rebate

PG&E Heat Pump HVAC Rebate

Rebates for installing energy-efficient electric heat pump HVAC systems. Higher rebates available for income-qualified c...

Weatherization
Up to $5,000 rebate

PG&E Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for replacing existing water heater with electric heat pump water heater. Enhanced rebates available for income-q...

Weatherization
Free solar installation

PG&E Solar and Storage for Equity (SOMAH)

Provides no-cost solar panel installation for affordable multifamily housing properties. SOMAH reduces energy costs for ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000 per kWh stored

California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

Rebate for home battery energy storage systems in PG&E territory. Higher incentives for income-qualified customers and h...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $35,000 grant

Marin County ADA Home Modification Program

Provides grants for home modifications to improve accessibility for Marin County residents with disabilities. Covers ram...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Very low-interest loans and grants for very low-income rural homeowners to repair or improve their homes. Grants up to $...

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 adapt or purchase a home to meet their needs. Covers a...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with specific service-connected disabilities to make accessibility adaptations to a family member's h...

Veterans
Up to $10,000 grant

Marin County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grants to address immediate health and safety hazards in Marin County homes occupied by very low-income homeow...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Marin County Lead Hazard Control Program

Free lead hazard evaluation and remediation for Marin County homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or pregnant r...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Marin County Senior Home Repair Grant

Grant for minor home repairs and safety modifications for Marin County seniors age 60+ to help them age in place safely....

Seniors & Disability
Loan up to $15,000

Marin County Sewer Lateral Repair Loan

Low-interest loan to repair or replace private sewer laterals for Marin County homeowners. Helps prevent sewage overflow...

Home Repair
Financing varies by property value

California PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy)

Long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation improvements. Repaid through propert...

Solar/Renewable
Grant up to $5,000 + low-interest loan

Marin County Seismic Retrofit Program

Provides grants up to $5,000 plus low-interest financing for seismic retrofits of older homes in Marin County. Includes ...

Disaster
Up to $25,000 grant

California Fire Safe Home Hardening Program

Grants for home hardening improvements in high fire hazard severity zones in California. Covers ember-resistant vents, f...

Disaster
Up to $6,000 in rebates

Marin Municipal Water District Conservation Rebates

Rebates for water-efficient fixtures and appliances in MMWD service area. Includes high-efficiency toilets, clothes wash...

Weatherization
30% tax credit on system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar panel installation, including equipment and labor. Credit extended ...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Fairfax, CA?

25 programs are currently listed for Fairfax, 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax, 17 programs do not require repayment, 0 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Fairfax?

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.