Home Improvement Grants in Fairfax.

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

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Fairfax, VA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 15 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven 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 forgivable loan

Fairfax Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs to owner-occupied homes in Fairfax. Loan is forgiven after 5 years of...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 grant

Fairfax Accessibility Modification Program

Grant funding for ADA-compliant home modifications for seniors and persons with disabilities. Covers ramps, grab bars, w...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program providing free energy efficiency improvements for low-income households. Service...

Weatherization
Up to $800 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installing qualifying high-efficiency air source or ductless mini-split heat pumps in Dominion Energy service...

Energy
Up to $85 rebate

Dominion Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate on qualifying ENERGY STAR smart thermostats purchased through Dominion Energy's online marketplace. Smart...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Dominion Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding qualifying insulation to attics, crawl spaces, or walls in homes within Dominion Energy service territ...

Weatherization
Up to $650 rebate

Washington Gas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified high-efficiency natural gas furnaces (95% AFUE or higher) for Washington Gas...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Washington Gas Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified natural gas tankless or high-efficiency storage water heaters. Rebate amount...

Energy
Up to $40,000 or 4% of loan

Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers purchasing in Fairfax. Available as a grant or second...

Homebuyer
Free lead hazard removal

Virginia Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

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

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners to repair or improve their homes in eligible rural areas nea...

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 accommodate their disabili...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with service-connected disabilities affecting mobility or vision to make accessibility adaptations to...

Veterans
Varies by solar generation

Virginia Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)

Homeowners with solar panel systems in Virginia can earn Solar Renewable Energy Credits for electricity generated. SRECs...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing a solar energy system on your home in Fairfax. Credit applies ...

Solar/Renewable
Varies by system size

Dominion Energy Solar Purchase Program

Dominion Energy purchases excess solar energy generated by residential systems through net metering. Customers receive c...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $15,000 grant

Fairfax Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for Fairfax County seniors (60+) to perform essential home repairs and safety modifications. Helps seniors...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

Fairfax Emergency Sewer Line Repair Program

Emergency grant for low-income homeowners in Fairfax to repair or replace failing private sewer lateral lines. Covers em...

Emergency
Up to $7,500 low-interest loan

Fairfax Water Service Line Repair Loan

Low-interest loan program to help Fairfax Water customers repair or replace private water service lines. Loan repaid thr...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 matching grant

Fairfax Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grant for owners of contributing structures in Fairfax's historic districts to restore or preserve historically...

Historic
Up to $30,000 deferred loan

Fairfax First-Time Homebuyer Program

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers purchasing in Fairfax County. Zero-interest deferred ...

Homebuyer
Up to $50,000 loan

Fairfax Clean Energy Finance Program

Low-interest loan program for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to residential properties in Fairfax C...

Energy

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Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Fairfax, VA?

26 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, 16 programs do not require repayment, 2 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.