Home Improvement Grants in Owatonna.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Owatonna, MN, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 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
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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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 in weatherization improvements

Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization services provided through Steele County to improve home energy efficiency for income-qua...

Weatherization
Up to $30,000 grant

Owatonna Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant

CDBG-funded rehabilitation grants for owner-occupied homes in Owatonna city limits. Provides major repairs including roo...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Owatonna Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repair grants for critical health and safety issues in owner-occupied homes in Owatonna. Address...

Emergency
Up to $20,000 grant

Owatonna Home Accessibility Modification Grant

CDBG-funded accessibility modifications for owner-occupied homes where a household member has a documented disability. C...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $2,500 rebate

Owatonna Public Utilities Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installation of energy-efficient air-source or ground-source heat pumps in homes served by Owatonna Public Ut...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Owatonna Public Utilities Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying electric water heaters or heat pump water heaters in homes served by Owatonna Publ...

Energy
Up to $150 per appliance

Owatonna Public Utilities Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate

Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified appliances including refrigerators, clothes washers, and dishwashers for OPU electric ...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Owatonna Public Utilities Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing qualifying smart thermostats in homes served by OPU. Smart thermostats optimize hea...

Energy
Up to $200 rebate

Owatonna Public Utilities LED Lighting Rebate

Rebate for purchasing qualifying ENERGY STAR LED light fixtures and bulbs for residential customers. Helps reduce lighti...

Energy
Free lead hazard removal

Steele County Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State-funded lead hazard reduction services for homes built before 1978 in Steele County where children under age 6 resi...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 loan (0% interest)

Minnesota Housing Rehabilitation Loan

Zero-percent interest rehabilitation loans for owner-occupied homes statewide through Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Federal grants up to $10,000 and loans up to $40,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to remove he...

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 purchase or modify a home to meet their disability-rel...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Covers modificati...

Veterans
Up to $8,000 grant

Minnesota Septic System Upgrade Grant

State grant for homeowners replacing failing septic systems to protect groundwater quality. Available through Steele Cou...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 per unit

Minnesota HOME Rental Rehabilitation Program

Federal HOME funds for rehabilitation of rental properties in exchange for rent and income restrictions. Owner must agre...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 loan

Minnesota Housing Senior Fix-Up Fund

Low-interest loan program for Minnesota homeowners age 55+ to make repairs and accessibility modifications that enable a...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $3,060 refund

Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund (Property Tax Refund)

State property tax relief for homeowners whose property taxes are high relative to their income. Refund amount based on ...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,600 assistance

Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Federal assistance for home heating and cooling costs for low-income households in Minnesota. Regular program provides a...

Energy
Up to $850 rebate

CenterPoint Energy Gas Furnace Rebate

Rebate for installation of qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnaces or boilers for CenterPoint Energy customers i...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Owatonna, MN?

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

How do I apply for home repair grants in Owatonna?

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.