Home Improvement Grants in Ferndale.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Ferndale, WA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Ferndale, WA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 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 loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded 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

Washington State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program administered by Opportunity Council providing free energy efficiency upgrades to income-qualifi...

Weatherization
Down payment assistance varies by income

Washington State Housing Finance Commission Home Advantage

State-sponsored mortgage program offering down payment assistance and competitive interest rates for first-time homebuye...

Homebuyer
Up to $1,200 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Ductless Heat Pump Rebate

PSE offers rebates for qualifying ductless heat pump installations in electric-heated homes. Rebate amounts vary by syst...

Energy
Up to $1,000 in instant rebates

Puget Sound Energy Home Energy Assessment

Professional energy assessment of your home with instant installation of energy-saving measures like LED bulbs, programm...

Energy
Up to $800 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing a qualifying ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater. These units use significantly less elec...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Insulation Rebate

PSE provides rebates for adding insulation to attics, walls, floors, and crawl spaces in electrically heated homes. Reba...

Weatherization
Up to $100 rebate

Puget Sound Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat. Smart thermostats can save up to 10-15...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans up to $40,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety ...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. For vete...

Veterans
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Ferndale Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs for low-income owner-occupied households in Ferndale city limits. Loa...

Home Repair
Loan up to $30,000

Whatcom County Septic System Repair Loan

Low-interest loan program to repair or replace failing septic systems in Whatcom County. Available to homeowners who nee...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard services

Washington State Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction

State-funded program to identify and reduce lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under 6 r...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Ferndale Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grants for accessibility modifications to homes occupied by persons with disabilities or seniors. Covers ram...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Opportunity Council Emergency Home Repair

Emergency repair grants for very low-income homeowners in Whatcom County facing immediate health and safety hazards. Cov...

Emergency
Up to $1,000 energy assistance

Washington Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Federal energy assistance program to help low-income households pay heating bills and address energy emergencies. Admini...

Energy
Loan up to $40,000

Washington State Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest home repair loans for income-qualified homeowners through participating lenders statewide. Can be combined ...

Home Repair
Up to $500 rebate

Puget Sound Energy EV Charger Rebate

Rebate for residential electric vehicle charging station installation. Supports PSE's transportation electrification goa...

Energy
Up to $5,000 annual incentive

Washington State Solar Incentive Program

The state solar production incentive program closed to new applications in June 2021. Existing participants continue to ...

Solar/Renewable
Property tax exemption

Washington Senior Citizen/Disabled Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for senior citizens (61+) and disabled persons meeting income requirements. Exempts a portion of ...

Property Tax Relief
Full property tax deferral

Washington Property Tax Deferral Program

Allows senior citizens (60+) and disabled persons to defer payment of property taxes on their principal residence. The s...

Property Tax Relief

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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 Ferndale, WA?

26 programs are currently listed for Ferndale, 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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale, 15 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Ferndale?

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.