Home Improvement Grants in North Providence.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for North Providence, RI, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in North Providence, RI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven 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 $35,000

North Providence CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded major rehabilitation program for low- and moderate-income owner-occupied homes in North Providence. Forgivab...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant (3.5% of purchase price)

Rhode Island Housing FirstHomes Down Payment Grant

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Rhode Island. Grant equals 3.5% of purchase price ...

Homebuyer
Average $8,000 in weatherization services

Rhode Island State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Free comprehensive weatherization services for income-eligible Rhode Island households. Includes insulation, air sealing...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 per unit for lead remediation

Rhode Island Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded lead hazard reduction program for pre-1978 homes in Rhode Island with children under age 6. Provides free lea...

Home Repair
Up to $2,500 rebate per system

Rhode Island Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for qualifying electric air-source heat pumps (mini-splits and central systems) installed in Rhode Island Energy...

Energy
Up to $3,000 rebate (75% of cost)

Rhode Island Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates covering up to 75% of insulation and air sealing costs for Rhode Island Energy customers. Eligible measures incl...

Weatherization
Performance-based incentive, varies by system size

Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund Solar Incentive

Performance-based solar incentive for residential solar PV systems in Rhode Island. Incentive is paid over 15 years base...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair or improve their homes. G...

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 adaptive needs. E...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they will live. ...

Veterans
Up to $650 tax credit

Rhode Island Property Tax Relief Credit

Refundable tax credit for Rhode Island homeowners and renters based on property tax or rent paid and household income. C...

Property Tax Relief
Loans up to $50,000 at below-market rates

Rhode Island Housing Rental Property Repair Loan

Below-market rate loans for owners of rental properties with 1-4 units in Rhode Island. Funds can be used for rehabilita...

Home Repair
Tax freeze (eligible increase reimbursed)

Rhode Island Senior Property Tax Freeze

Freezes property tax liability for eligible Rhode Island homeowners age 65 or older with income below $47,550 (single) o...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $7,500 grant for accessibility modifications

Rhode Island Accessible Housing Modification Grant

Grants for Rhode Island residents with disabilities to modify their homes for accessibility. Covers ramps, widened doorw...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant or low-interest loan

North Providence Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Assistance for North Providence homeowners to repair or replace damaged sewer laterals on private property. Available as...

Home Repair
Up to $700 rebate

Rhode Island Energy High-Efficiency Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters including heat pump water heaters installed in Rhode Islan...

Energy
Loans up to $30,000 at competitive rates

Rhode Island Housing Accessibility Loan Program

Low-interest loans for Rhode Island homeowners to make accessibility modifications. Available for residents with disabil...

Seniors & Disability
20% state credit + 20% federal credit on qualified expenses

Rhode Island Historic Preservation Tax Credit

State tax credit for rehabilitation of certified historic properties in Rhode Island. Provides 20% state credit (in addi...

Historic
Free homebuyer education courses

Rhode Island Housing Homebuyer Education & Counseling

Free homebuyer education courses for prospective Rhode Island homebuyers. Required to access many first-time homebuyer p...

Homebuyer Ed
Up to $1,200 seasonal heating benefit

Rhode Island LIHEAP Energy Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides seasonal heating assistance for income-eligible Rhode Island...

Energy
Partial property tax exemption

North Providence Elderly Property Tax Relief

Local property tax relief program for North Providence residents age 65 or older with limited income. Provides partial e...

Property Tax Relief

Stack programs to maximize your savings

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 North Providence, RI?

25 programs are currently listed for North Providence, 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 North Providence 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 North Providence, 16 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in North Providence?

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.