Home Improvement Grants in Newport News.

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

As of June 2026, 33 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Newport News, VA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 9 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 15 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants21Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans4Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded 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 $50,000 forgivable loan

Newport News Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides comprehensive home rehabilitation for low- and moderate-income owner-occupants in Newport News. Loan is forgive...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Newport News Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repairs for health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes in Newport News. Grant does not require...

Emergency
Up to $25,000 grant

Newport News ADA & Accessibility Modification Program

Funds accessibility modifications for owner-occupied homes in Newport News where a disabled or elderly resident requires...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Newport News Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in qualifying Newport News homes built before 1978 with children u...

Home Repair
Average $9,000 in energy improvements

Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program (Newport News)

Federally funded program administered by Virginia DHCD providing free weatherization services to low-income households i...

Weatherization
Up to $40,000 loan

Virginia Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for home repairs and improvements for moderate-income homeowners in Virginia. Available throug...

Home Repair
Up to $800 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for customers who install qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pumps in Newport News. Rebate amount varies by...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Dominion Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for Dominion Energy customers who add qualifying attic, wall, or crawlspace insulation in existing homes. Rebate ...

Weatherization
Up to $800 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for residential customers who install qualifying ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Rebate amounts va...

Energy
$85 instant rebate

Dominion Energy Smart Thermostat Program

Instant rebate on qualifying smart thermostats purchased through Dominion Energy's online marketplace. Customers receive...

Energy
Varies by production

Virginia Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)

Virginia homeowners who install solar panels can earn Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) for the electricity they pr...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit worth 30% of the total cost of installing a residential solar energy system. Credit can be claimed on...

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 and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Newport News to repair or impr...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their disability...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home they or a family member own to meet thei...

Veterans
Up to $45,000

Newport News HOME Investment Partnerships

Federal HOME funds administered by Newport News for rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Provides grants and deferred...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Newport News Senior Home Repair Program

Small repair grants for senior homeowners age 60+ in Newport News with limited incomes. Addresses minor but critical rep...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 forgivable loan

Newport News Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Forgivable loan program to assist homeowners with repair or replacement of private sewer laterals. Loan is forgiven afte...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 forgivable loan

Newport News Water Lateral Repair Program

Forgivable loan for repair or replacement of private water service lines from the meter to the home. Available to modera...

Home Repair
Up to $9,000 in free improvements

Hampton Roads Community Action Program Weatherization

Local delivery of Virginia's Weatherization Assistance Program in Newport News and surrounding Hampton Roads communities...

Weatherization
Varies by project scope

Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund

State funding for flood mitigation and resilience projects, including home elevation, flood-proofing, and buyouts. Newpo...

Disaster
Up to 75% of project cost

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (Newport News)

Federal funding for flood mitigation projects including home elevation, acquisition/buyout, and flood-proofing in Newpor...

Disaster
Up to 100% tax exemption

Newport News Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly & Disabled

Real estate tax relief for Newport News residents age 65+ or permanently disabled with net worth and income below progra...

Property Tax Relief
Defers property taxes

Newport News Real Estate Tax Deferral Program

Allows qualifying elderly or disabled homeowners in Newport News to defer payment of real estate taxes until property is...

Property Tax Relief
25% of qualified expenses

Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State tax credit equal to 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for owner-occupied historic homes in Virginia. Proper...

Historic
20% of qualified expenses

Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

Federal tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for income-producing historic properties. Recently ...

Historic
Up to $8,000 rebate

Federal ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade Rebate (Virginia)

Inflation Reduction Act rebates for whole-home energy efficiency upgrades that achieve at least 20% modeled energy savin...

Energy
Up to $14,000 rebate

Federal High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (Virginia)

Inflation Reduction Act point-of-sale rebates for qualifying electric appliances including heat pumps, heat pump water h...

Energy
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Provides heating and cooling assistance to income-eligible Virginia households through local departments of social servi...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Newport News, VA?

33 programs are currently listed for Newport News, 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 News 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 News, 21 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

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

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.