Home Improvement Grants in Fernandina Beach.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Fernandina Beach, FL, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 23 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Fernandina Beach, FL, with individual awards up to $500,000. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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 loans1Forgiven 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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Florida Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal weatherization program administered by Florida DEO to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Services in...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $50,000

Nassau County SHIP Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funded program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs to low-inc...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Nassau County CDBG Emergency Repair Grant

Community Development Block Grant program providing emergency home repairs for very low-income owner-occupants in Nassau...

Emergency
Up to $2,000 in rebates

FPL Home Energy Survey & Rebates

Florida Power & Light offers free home energy surveys and rebates for qualifying energy-efficient upgrades including hig...

Energy
Up to $1,600 rebate

FPL Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for installing high-efficiency electric heat pumps (16+ SEER2) in FPL service territory. Rebate amount varies by ...

Energy
30% of system cost as tax credit

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit for residential solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage. Covers 30% of total system cost inclu...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program providing loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair or improve their...

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 adapt or purchase a home to meet accessibility needs. ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Eligible veter...

Veterans
Up to $35,000 assistance

Florida Hardest-Hit Fund (HHF)

Federal Hardest Hit Fund program that provided mortgage payment assistance and principal reduction for Florida homeowner...

Disaster
Free lead testing and case management

Florida Department of Health Lead Hazard Program

Florida Department of Health provides free blood lead testing for children and pregnant women, home environmental assess...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Nassau County ADA Home Modification Program

CDBG-funded program providing grants for accessibility modifications to homes occupied by persons with disabilities in N...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by grant program

Florida Division of Historical Resources Grants

Florida offers multiple grant programs for preservation and rehabilitation of historic properties listed on or eligible ...

Historic
Up to $7,500 grant

Nassau County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program specifically for seniors age 62 and older in Nassau County to make minor home repairs and safety modificat...

Seniors & Disability
Monthly bill credits for solar participation

FPL SolarTogether Program

Community solar program allowing FPL customers to subscribe to solar energy without installing panels on their property....

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 grant or low-interest loan

Nassau County Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners for repair or replacement of failing sewer lateral lines from the...

Home Repair
Varies by property value and improvements

Florida PACE Financing (Property Assessed Clean Energy)

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing allows homeowners to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and hu...

Energy
Down payment and closing cost assistance

Florida First Responder Home Loan

Down payment and closing cost assistance for active law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and corrections officers ...

Homebuyer
Up to $25,000 assistance

Florida Homeowner Assistance Fund

Federal Homeowner Assistance Fund program that provided mortgage payment assistance, property tax payments, and utility ...

Disaster

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Fernandina Beach, FL?

23 programs are currently listed for Fernandina Beach, 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 Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach, 17 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 2 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Fernandina Beach?

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.