Home Improvement Grants in Fuquay-Varina.

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As of June 2026, 27 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Fuquay-Varina, NC, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 14 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
Grants19Never 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 $8,000 in weatherization upgrades

North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally-funded program providing free weatherization services to income-qualified North Carolina households. Services ...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 loan

NC Housing Finance Agency Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest loan program for essential home repairs and improvements for low-to-moderate income homeowners in North Car...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $40,000

Wake County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to low-income homeowners in unincorporated Wake County and participatin...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Wake County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Grant program for emergency home repairs addressing immediate health and safety hazards for very low-income homeowners i...

Emergency
Up to $1,200 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Rebate Program

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

Energy
Up to $7,000 in rebates

Duke Energy Smart Saver Home Energy Efficiency

Comprehensive home energy assessment and rebate program for Duke Energy Progress customers. Includes free energy audit a...

Weatherization
$0.60/watt up to 15 kW

Duke Energy Solar Rebate Program

Rebate program for Duke Energy Progress customers who install rooftop solar photovoltaic systems. Offers $0.60 per watt ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $600 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Duke Energy Progress customers who install qualifying ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Rebate a...

Energy
35% tax credit up to $10,500

North Carolina Renewable Energy Tax Credit

North Carolina state tax credit for renewable energy installations including solar photovoltaic systems. Provides 35% ta...

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, improve, or mod...

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 specially adapted home. Covers mod...

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. Supports...

Veterans
Free lead hazard reduction

North Carolina Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State program to identify and remediate lead hazards in homes with children who have elevated blood lead levels. Service...

Home Repair
Varies by project and locality

North Carolina HOME Investment Partnerships

Federal HOME funds administered by North Carolina to support affordable housing including owner-occupied rehabilitation....

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 for emergency repairs

NC Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)

Emergency assistance for low-income households facing heating or cooling emergencies. Provides emergency furnace repair ...

Emergency
Up to $45,000 per unit

North Carolina Housing Trust Fund

State-funded program providing gap financing for affordable housing including owner-occupied rehabilitation. Administere...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 for accessibility modifications

Wake County Home Accessibility Modification Program

Provides funds to modify homes for seniors and persons with disabilities in Wake County. Covers wheelchair ramps, bathro...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 forgivable loan

North Carolina Septic Tank Repair Program

Forgivable loan program to repair or replace failing septic systems for low-to-moderate income homeowners. Loan forgiven...

Home Repair
Up to $75,000 grant

ReBuild NC Homeowner Recovery Program

Disaster recovery program for homeowners affected by hurricanes Matthew (2016) and Florence (2018). Provides grants for ...

Disaster
Up to $5,000 for modifications

NC Division of Aging and Adult Services Home Modification

Provides minor home modifications to help seniors age safely in their homes. Services may include grab bars, wheelchair ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $2,000 tax credit

ENERGY STAR HVAC Tax Credit

Federal tax credit for qualifying ENERGY STAR certified central air conditioners, heat pumps, and other HVAC equipment i...

Energy
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing a solar photovoltaic system on your home. No maximum limit on ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $600 tax credit

Energy Efficient Window & Door Tax Credit

Federal tax credit for ENERGY STAR certified windows, skylights, and exterior doors. Up to $600 per year for windows/sky...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Fuquay-Varina, NC?

27 programs are currently listed for Fuquay-Varina, 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 Fuquay-Varina 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 Fuquay-Varina, 19 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Fuquay-Varina?

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.