Home Improvement Grants in Fort Mill.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Fort Mill, SC, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 20 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Fort Mill, SC, with individual awards up to $622,000. 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
Grants12Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven 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
Up to $25,000 deferred loan

SC Housing Homeownership Rehabilitation Program

Zero-interest deferred loan for owner-occupants to make necessary home repairs and improvements. Loan is forgiven after ...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

York County HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for major home repairs and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners i...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

York County Emergency Home Repair Program

CDBG-funded emergency repair grant for very low-income homeowners facing immediate threats to health and safety. Priorit...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 for accessibility modifications

York County Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program for homeowners with disabilities or seniors requiring accessibility modifications to age in place safely. ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $600 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Duke Energy customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems. Rebate amounts vary based on ...

Energy
Up to $425 in combined rebates

Duke Energy Smart Saver Program

Comprehensive energy efficiency rebates for Duke Energy customers including insulation ($250), air sealing ($50), duct s...

Weatherization
Up to $1,000 solar rebate

Duke Energy Solar Rebate Program

Rebate for Duke Energy customers installing residential solar photovoltaic systems. Rebate calculated at $0.20 per watt ...

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 eligible rural areas to repair or improve their homes, r...

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 purchase or modify a home to accommodate their disabil...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make accessibility adaptations to their home. For vete...

Veterans
Free lead hazard removal

South Carolina Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard evaluation and remediation for homes built before 1978 with children under...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 for septic repair/replacement

York County Septic System Repair Assistance

Grant and loan program for income-qualified homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems. Available for system...

Home Repair
30% of system cost as tax credit

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of residential solar panel systems and battery storage installed for install...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $300 for electric water heater

Duke Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Duke Energy customers installing qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters or heat pump water heaters...

Energy
25% state tax credit on qualified expenses

South Carolina Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State income tax credit for substantial rehabilitation of historic homes listed on the National Register or contributing...

Historic
Up to FHA loan limit plus renovation costs

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance

FHA-insured mortgage that allows homebuyers and homeowners to finance both the purchase (or refinance) of a house and th...

Home Repair

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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 Fort Mill, SC?

20 programs are currently listed for Fort Mill, 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 Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill, 12 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Fort Mill?

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.