Home Improvement Grants in Fredericksburg.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Fredericksburg, VA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 13 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
Grants14Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven 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 $8,500 per household

Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program administered by the state to reduce energy costs for low-income households through comprehensiv...

Weatherization
Up to 2.5% of loan amount

Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Virginia. Available as a 0% interest seco...

Homebuyer
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Fredericksburg Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs to owner-occupied properties within city limits. Loan is forgiven aft...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Fredericksburg Emergency Home Repair Grant

Grant for emergency repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety for very low-income homeowners in Frederick...

Emergency
Up to $20,000 forgivable loan

Fredericksburg ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Forgivable loan to make accessibility modifications for disabled or elderly residents in owner-occupied homes. Includes ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Low-interest loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Fredericksburg to repair, impro...

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 build, buy, or modify a home to meet adaptive needs. Q...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities to make adaptive modifications to their home. Qualifyi...

Veterans
Up to $800 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for Dominion Energy electric customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps. Includes air-source an...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Dominion Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebates for Dominion Energy electric customers who add insulation to attics, walls, or crawlspaces. Must meet R-value re...

Weatherization
Up to $85 rebate

Dominion Energy Smart Thermostat Program

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat. Eligible models include ENERGY STAR certified Wi-Fi ...

Energy
Varies by system size and market price

Virginia Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)

Solar system owners earn tradeable credits (SRECs) for electricity generated. Each megawatt-hour of solar production ear...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing a solar energy system, including panels, inverters, batteries,...

Solar/Renewable
Credit for excess solar generation

Dominion Energy Net Metering

Net metering allows solar customers to receive credits for excess electricity sent back to the grid. Credits are applied...

Solar/Renewable
Free lead hazard removal

Virginia Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under age 6 reside. Services i...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 low-interest loan

Fredericksburg Water/Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Low-interest loan program to help homeowners repair or replace private water or sewer lateral lines connecting homes to ...

Home Repair
Matching grant up to $5,000

Fredericksburg Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grant for exterior rehabilitation of contributing historic properties in local historic districts. Eligible wor...

Historic
Varies by income and assessment

Fredericksburg Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly/Disabled

Real estate tax relief program for Fredericksburg residents age 65+ or permanently disabled with limited income and asse...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $30,000 for homeowner rehab

Virginia HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federally funded HOME program providing grants and low-interest loans for substantial home rehabilitation for low-income...

Home Repair
$50 comprehensive home energy audit

Dominion Energy Home Energy Assessment

Comprehensive in-home energy assessment conducted by certified energy auditor. Includes blower door test, thermal imagin...

Energy
Up to $800 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for electric customers who install qualifying ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. These highly efficie...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Fredericksburg, VA?

25 programs are currently listed for Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg, 14 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Fredericksburg?

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.