Home Improvement Grants in Lincoln.

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As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Lincoln, CA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 require no income limit.

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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 per household

California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

State-funded program providing free energy efficiency upgrades to income-qualified households. Services include insulati...

Weatherization
Up to county loan limits

CalHFA First Mortgage Program

State-backed low-interest mortgage loans for first-time homebuyers and existing homeowners purchasing in targeted areas....

Homebuyer
Up to $15,000 forgivable loan

CalHFA Forgivable Equity Builder Loan

Forgivable down payment assistance loan for first-time homebuyers. Loan is forgiven after 3 years of owner-occupancy. Mu...

Homebuyer
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Placer County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

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

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Placer County Accessibility Modification Program

Grant funding for home accessibility modifications for seniors and persons with disabilities. Covers ramps, widened door...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $3,500 in rebates

PG&E Home Upgrade Program

Rebates for comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades including insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, and HVAC system im...

Energy
Up to $800 rebate

PG&E Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for replacing existing water heaters with ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Reduces energy consumpti...

Energy
Up to $1,400 rebate

PG&E Central Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for installing high-efficiency central air conditioning or heat pump systems. Rebate amounts vary based on syste...

Energy
20% or more off monthly bills

PG&E CARE Program (Energy Discount)

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) provides a monthly discount of 20% or more on electric and gas bills for in...

Energy
Monthly bill credits

PG&E Net Energy Metering (NEM)

Net Energy Metering allows solar customers to receive bill credits for excess energy sent back to the grid. Lincoln home...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000/kWh battery rebate

Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

Rebates for installing battery energy storage systems paired with solar. Higher incentive rates available for income-qua...

Solar/Renewable
30% tax credit

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing a solar energy system on your home. Includes solar panels, lab...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Grants up to $27,500 for seniors 62+ to remove health and safety hazards, or loans up to $40,000 at 1% interest for very...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their disability-related ne...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home where they reside. Covers modifi...

Veterans
Free lead hazard removal

California Lead Hazard Control Program

State-funded lead hazard control services for homes built before 1978 with children under 6 years old. Services include ...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 grant

California Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program

Provides grants to help seismically retrofit older homes with cripple wall and foundation anchor bolt deficiencies. Elig...

Disaster
Up to $5,000 grant

Placer County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides grants for minor home repairs and safety modifications for seniors 60+ in Placer County. Helps seniors remain s...

Seniors & Disability
Low-interest loan up to $25,000

Placer County Septic System Loan Program

Low-interest loans for repair or replacement of failing septic systems in Placer County. Helps homeowners address enviro...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

City of Lincoln CDBG Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loans for major home repairs to low- and moderate-income homeowners in Lincoln city limits. Loan ...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

City of Lincoln Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grants for very low-income Lincoln homeowners facing urgent health and safety hazards. Covers immediate...

Emergency
Free or low-cost solar installation

PG&E Income-Qualified Solar Program

Provides free or heavily subsidized solar installations for income-qualified households. Available to single-family home...

Solar/Renewable

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