Home Improvement Grants in Georgetown.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Georgetown, SC, 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
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates3Refunded 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
Down payment assistance up to $15,000

SC Housing Mortgage Revenue Bond Program

SC Housing offers below-market interest rate mortgages and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers in Georgeto...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program providing low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income rural homeowners in Georgetown County to repair,...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home for wheelchair accessi...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Available to G...

Veterans
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Georgetown Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing comprehensive home repairs for low-income owner-occupied homes within Georgetown city limi...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Georgetown Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant for very-low-income Georgetown homeowners facing immediate health and safety hazards. Covers urgent repa...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 forgivable loan

Georgetown ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides accessibility modifications for Georgetown homeowners with disabilities or seniors needing mobility improvement...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $1,000 rebate

Santee Cooper Heat Pump Rebate Program

Santee Cooper offers rebates for qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pumps installed in Georgetown homes. Rebate am...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Santee Cooper Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for qualifying electric heat pump water heaters installed in Georgetown homes served by Santee Cooper. Heat pump ...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Santee Cooper Insulation Rebate

Santee Cooper provides rebates for adding insulation to Georgetown homes. Rebates vary based on the type and amount of i...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard assessment and mitigation

South Carolina Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

SC DHEC provides free lead hazard assessments and mitigation services for Georgetown County homes built before 1978 wher...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $15,000

Georgetown County Septic System Repair Program

Forgivable loan program for Georgetown County homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems. Loan forgiven afte...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 matching grant

Georgetown Downtown Historic Facade Grant

Matching grant for facade improvements to historic properties in Georgetown's downtown Historic District. Supports exter...

Historic
Up to $3,500 grant

Georgetown County Senior Home Repair Grant

Grant program for Georgetown County seniors age 60+ for minor home repairs and safety modifications. Covers grab bars, h...

Seniors & Disability
Free foreclosure prevention counseling

SC Housing Foreclosure Prevention Counseling

Free one-on-one counseling for Georgetown homeowners at risk of foreclosure. HUD-certified counselors help negotiate wit...

Homebuyer Ed
Exempt first $50,000 of home value

South Carolina Homestead Exemption (Seniors/Disabled)

South Carolina homestead exemption for Georgetown County residents age 65+ or totally and permanently disabled. Exempts ...

Property Tax Relief
30% of system cost (2024)

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit for Georgetown homeowners who install solar energy systems. Credit equals 30% of total system costs i...

Solar/Renewable
Credit for excess solar generation

Santee Cooper Net Metering Program

Santee Cooper's net metering program allows Georgetown solar customers to receive credits for excess electricity sent to...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $30,000 low-interest loan

SC Housing Single Family Rehabilitation Loan

SC Housing offers low-interest rehabilitation loans for owner-occupied homes in Georgetown County. Covers major repairs ...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 matching grant

Georgetown Flood Mitigation Grant Program

FEMA-funded program through Georgetown County for flood mitigation measures including home elevation, dry floodproofing,...

Disaster

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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 Georgetown, SC?

24 programs are currently listed for Georgetown, 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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown, 15 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Georgetown?

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.