Home Improvement Grants in Faribault.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Faribault, MN, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Faribault, MN, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 12 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
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Faribault CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs and rehabilitation for income-qualified owner-occupied homes ...

Home Repair
Grant up to $10,000

Faribault Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant for urgent health and safety repairs for very low-income homeowners in Faribault. Covers immediate threa...

Emergency
Grant up to $15,000

Faribault ADA Home Modification Grant

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to help residents with disabilities remain safely in their homes. Covers...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 in weatherization

Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by the state of Minnesota to reduce energy costs for low-income hou...

Weatherization
Loan up to $50,000

Minnesota Housing Rehabilitation Loan

Minnesota Housing-funded rehabilitation loan for major home repairs. Low-interest deferred loan for income-qualified hom...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard control

Minnesota Lead Safe Homes Grant

State-funded lead hazard control program for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Provides free lead testi...

Home Repair
Up to $3,200 in rebates

Xcel Energy Home Efficiency Rebate Program

Xcel Energy rebates for home energy efficiency upgrades including insulation, air sealing, water heaters, and HVAC impro...

Weatherization
Up to $2,500 rebate

Xcel Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for installing qualifying electric air-source or ground-source heat pumps. Stackable with federal tax credits. A...

Weatherization
Up to $1,300 rebate

Xcel Energy EV Charger Rebate

Rebates for purchasing and installing Level 2 electric vehicle chargers at homes in Xcel Energy service territory. Inclu...

Energy
Varies by system size

Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards Program

Upfront incentive payment for installing solar panels on your home. Combines with federal 30% Investment Tax Credit. Ava...

Solar/Renewable
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 for very low-income homeowners in rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize homes or re...

Seniors & Disability
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, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Covers wh...

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 independent living. Covers accessibil...

Veterans
Loan up to $25,000

Rice County Septic System Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for Rice County property owners to repair or replace failing septic systems. Available to all ...

Home Repair
Grant or loan up to $50,000

Minnesota HOME Homeowner Rehab Program

Federal HOME Investment Partnership funds for home rehabilitation administered by Minnesota Housing. Provides grants or ...

Home Repair
Home modification assistance

Rice County Senior Home Sharing Program

Assistance program for Rice County seniors to make minor home modifications and repairs to allow safe aging in place. Pr...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by project scope

Minnesota Housing Tax Credit Rehab

State-funded rehabilitation assistance for moderate-income homeowners. May include deferred or forgivable loans dependin...

Home Repair
Up to $2,100 in rebates

CenterPoint Energy Home Rebates

Natural gas efficiency rebates for CenterPoint Energy customers. Covers high-efficiency furnaces, boilers, water heaters...

Weatherization
Refund up to $3,350

Minnesota Property Tax Refund (Homestead Credit)

State property tax refund for Minnesota homeowners and renters whose property taxes are high relative to their income. A...

Property Tax Relief
Defers property tax as loan

Minnesota Senior Property Tax Deferral

Allows qualifying seniors age 65+ to defer payment of property taxes. The state pays the taxes, which become a lien on t...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $300,000 value excluded

Minnesota Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Exclusion

Minnesota property tax exclusion for veterans with 70%+ service-connected disability rating. Excludes up to $300,000 of ...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Faribault, MN?

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

How do I apply for home repair grants in Faribault?

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.