Home Improvement Grants in Hanahan.

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

As of June 2026, 22 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Hanahan, SC, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 3 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
Grants14Never 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
Forgivable loan up to $25,000

SC Housing Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

State-funded rehabilitation program for low-income homeowners needing major repairs. Provides forgivable loans for struc...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 grant

Berkeley County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation grants for low- and moderate-income homeowners in Berkeley County. Addresses health a...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 emergency grant

Berkeley County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grants for very low-income homeowners facing immediate health and safety threats. Priority for seniors ...

Emergency
Up to $500 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Dominion Energy customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps. Eligible systems must meet minim...

Energy
Up to $100

Dominion Energy Smart Thermostat Program

Instant discount on eligible smart thermostats purchased through Dominion Energy's online marketplace. Participating cus...

Energy
Up to $250 rebate

Dominion Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebate for Dominion Energy customers who add qualifying insulation to their homes. Covers attic, wall, and floor insulat...

Weatherization
25% state tax credit, max $3,500/year

South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit

State tax credit equal to 25% of residential solar installation costs, capped at $3,500 per year for individuals or $7,0...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Low-interest loans (1% APR) up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ to repair, imp...

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 their accessibili...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to accommodate their disability. Eligible...

Veterans
Free lead hazard assessment and remediation

South Carolina Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State-funded lead hazard reduction services for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6 residing or regularly ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Berkeley County Accessibility Modification Grant

CDBG-funded grants for accessibility improvements in owner-occupied homes where a disabled or elderly household member r...

Seniors & Disability
First $50,000 of home value exempt

South Carolina Homestead Exemption (Age 65+)

Property tax exemption for South Carolina residents age 65 or older, or totally and permanently disabled, or legally bli...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $35,000 for rehabilitation

SC HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by SC Housing for owner-occupied rehabilitation. Provides grants or forgivable loans to ...

Home Repair
Up to $300 rebate

Dominion Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Dominion Energy electric customers who install qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters or heat pump...

Energy
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system, including equipment and lab...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 grant

SC First Responder Down Payment Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers who are first responders, teachers, or other public s...

Homebuyer
Up to $7,500 down payment assistance

SC Palmetto Heroes Mortgage Program

Special mortgage program with reduced interest rate and up to $7,500 down payment assistance for active military, vetera...

Homebuyer

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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 Hanahan, SC?

22 programs are currently listed for Hanahan, 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 Hanahan 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 Hanahan, 14 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Hanahan?

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.