Home Improvement Grants in Newport Beach.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Newport Beach, CA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Newport Beach, CA, with individual awards up to $200,000. 3 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 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 loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 24 programs
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 home

California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by the state to reduce energy costs for income-qualified households...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

California Lead Hazard Control Program

State-administered program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under age ...

Home Repair
Up to $80,000 in assistance

California Mortgage Relief Program

Provides mortgage payment assistance and reinstatement for homeowners experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 or...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 in rebates

SCE Home Energy Upgrade Rebates

SCE residential customers can receive rebates for comprehensive home energy upgrades including HVAC systems, insulation,...

Energy
Up to $3,000 per heat pump

SCE Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for residential customers who install qualifying electric heat pump HVAC systems or heat pump water heaters. Enh...

Energy
Up to $1,500 in rebates

SoCalGas Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for high-efficiency natural gas equipment including furnaces, water heaters, pool heaters, and tankless water he...

Energy
Up to $1,000/kWh for battery storage

Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

State incentive program for residential battery energy storage systems. Enhanced incentives available for low-income cus...

Solar/Renewable
100% financing available

HERO PACE Home Improvement Financing

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation improvem...

Energy
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 accessibility needs. ...

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 or their own home to meet access...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Loans at 1% fixed intere...

Home Repair
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 to remove health and safety hazards. Can be combined with Section ...

Seniors & Disability
Forgivable loan up to $50,000

Orange County CDBG Home Rehabilitation

Deferred, forgivable loan for income-qualified homeowners in unincorporated Orange County areas. Covers major repairs an...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Orange County Home Access Modification Program

Grant program for individuals with disabilities to modify homes for accessibility. Covers ramps, grab bars, widened door...

Seniors & Disability
30% tax credit on solar costs

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of residential solar photovoltaic system costs including equipment and installation. Ext...

Solar/Renewable
Free home energy upgrades

SCE Energy Savings Assistance Program

Free in-home energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified SCE customers. Services include attic insulation, weather s...

Energy
Free gas appliance upgrades

SoCalGas Energy Savings Assistance Program

Free energy-efficient natural gas appliance installation for income-qualified customers. Services include furnace repair...

Energy
Varies by project, up to $25,000

California Fire Mitigation Grant Program

State grants for home hardening improvements in high fire severity zones. Covers fire-resistant roofing, ember-resistant...

Disaster
Up to $500 rebate

Newport Beach Water Heater Upgrade Rebate

Rebate for Newport Beach utility customers who replace old water heaters with high-efficiency models. Tankless and heat ...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

Newport Beach EV Charger Installation Rebate

Combined city and SCE rebates for residential electric vehicle charging station installation. Covers Level 2 chargers an...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Newport Beach, CA?

24 programs are currently listed for Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach, 15 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Newport Beach?

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.