Home Improvement Grants in Henderson.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Henderson, NC, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Henderson, NC, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 3 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
Grants17Never 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 services

North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program that provides free weatherization services to income-eligible households in Vance County, inclu...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older in rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Henderson qual...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loan (1%) for very low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize homes. Up to 20-year repaym...

Home Repair
Up to $45,000 deferred loan

NC Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Rehabilitation

Provides affordable financing for low-income homeowners to repair and rehabilitate owner-occupied homes. Administered lo...

Home Repair
Up to $600 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Duke Energy Progress customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems. Rebate amount varies...

Energy
$55 for complete HVAC tune-up

Duke Energy HVAC Tune-Up Program

Discounted HVAC tune-up service for Duke Energy Progress customers. Includes inspection, cleaning, and minor adjustments...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Duke Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for Duke Energy Progress customers who install qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters, including heat...

Energy
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 adaptive ne...

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 for independent living. Covers modificati...

Veterans
Free lead hazard assessment and education

North Carolina Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Statewide program providing free lead risk assessments, blood lead testing, and case management for families with childr...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Vance County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for Vance County senior homeowners age 62+ to address critical health and safety repairs. Covers emergency...

Seniors & Disability
Earn credits for solar production

North Carolina Solar Renewable Energy Credits

North Carolina residents with solar panel systems can earn Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) for electricity produc...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $600 per kW installed

Duke Energy Solar Rebate Program

Rebate program for Duke Energy Progress customers who install qualifying solar photovoltaic systems. Program has limited...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $8,000 grant

Vance County Emergency Home Repair

CDBG-funded emergency repair grants for low-income homeowners in Vance County facing immediate health and safety hazards...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Vance County Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program for Vance County homeowners with disabilities or seniors needing accessibility modifications. Covers wheel...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $600 per crisis

NC Crisis Intervention Program

Emergency assistance to prevent or restore utility service, or to provide temporary heating/cooling equipment during cri...

Emergency
Free efficiency kit plus rebates

Duke Energy Smart Saver Program

Energy efficiency program offering free efficiency kits with LED bulbs, faucet aerators, and programmable thermostats. A...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 deferred loan

NC Housing Trust Fund - Repair & Rehabilitation

State-funded program providing deferred payment loans for substantial home repairs and rehabilitation for very low-incom...

Home Repair
Up to $75,000 for disaster repairs

NC Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery

CDBG-DR funds become available after federal disaster declarations to help homeowners recover from hurricanes, floods, a...

Disaster
Up to $10,000 low-interest loan

North Carolina Septic Repair Assistance

Low-interest loan program to help low-income homeowners repair or replace failing septic systems. Administered through V...

Home Repair
Up to $45,000 assessed value excluded

North Carolina Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion

Property tax exclusion for disabled veterans in North Carolina. Excludes first $45,000 of assessed home value from prope...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Henderson, NC?

25 programs are currently listed for Henderson, 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 Henderson 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 Henderson, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Henderson?

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.