Home Improvement Grants in Northfield.

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As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Northfield, MN, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 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 loans4Forgiven 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
Up to $8,000 per household

Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program

Federal weatherization program administered locally by Three Rivers Community Action Partnership. Provides comprehensive...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 deferred loan

Minnesota Housing Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest or deferred-payment loans for major home repairs and improvements for income-qualified Minnesota homeowners...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Northfield Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-qualified owner-occupied homes in Northf...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Northfield Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grants for urgent health and safety issues in owner-occupied homes in Northfield. Priority given to sen...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Northfield Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded program providing grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Northfield for residents...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Rice County Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State and federal funding to reduce lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 in Rice County, including Northf...

Home Repair
Up to $2,000 in rebates

Xcel Energy Home Energy Rebates

Xcel Energy provides rebates to customers in Northfield for energy-efficient home improvements including insulation, air...

Energy
Up to $2,500 rebate

Xcel Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for customers installing air-source or ground-source heat pumps in Northfield. Rebate amount varies based on syst...

Energy
Varies by system size

Xcel Energy Solar Rewards Program

Xcel Energy's Solar Rewards program provides upfront incentives for residential solar installations in Northfield. Payme...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,500 in rebates

CenterPoint Energy Gas Rebates

CenterPoint Energy provides rebates to natural gas customers in Northfield for high-efficiency furnaces, boilers, water ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA provides low-interest loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Northfield to rep...

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 accommodate their disability. Av...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a home to meet their disability-related needs. Availabl...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 forgivable loan

Northfield Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Assistance for low-income homeowners in Northfield facing costly sewer lateral repairs or replacements. Program provides...

Home Repair
Defers property taxes

Minnesota Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral

Minnesota allows senior homeowners age 65+ with household income under $96,000 to defer property taxes. The state pays t...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $3,180 refund

Minnesota Property Tax Refund (Homestead Credit)

Minnesota provides property tax refunds for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or rent constitute a significant...

Property Tax Relief
20% of qualified expenses

Minnesota Residential Rehabilitation Credit

Minnesota state income tax credit for 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for owner-occupied homes located in desig...

Historic
Up to $15,000 down payment assistance

Minnesota Housing Start Up Loan

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers in Minnesota, including Northfield. Must be u...

Homebuyer
Free weatherization services

CenterPoint Energy Weatherization Assistance

CenterPoint Energy partners with Three Rivers CAP to provide free weatherization services to income-qualified customers ...

Weatherization
Free weatherization services

Xcel Energy Low-Income Weatherization

Xcel Energy partners with Three Rivers CAP to provide free weatherization and energy efficiency services to income-quali...

Weatherization
Up to $3,000 per well

Minnesota Well Sealing Grant

Minnesota provides cost-share grants to homeowners for sealing unused or unsealed wells on their property. Proper well s...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Northfield, MN?

25 programs are currently listed for Northfield, 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 Northfield 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 Northfield, 17 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Northfield?

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.