Home Improvement Grants in Parkersburg.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Parkersburg, WV, with individual awards up to $126,526. 9 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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 loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded 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 $8,500 in weatherization improvements

West Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program administered by Mountain CAP that provides free energy-efficiency improvements to income-eligib...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Parkersburg Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs and rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes in Parkersburg ci...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Parkersburg Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency grants for immediate health and safety repairs to owner-occupied homes in Parkersburg city limits. Pr...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Parkersburg Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grant program for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Parkersburg for persons with disabi...

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

Parkersburg Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Low-interest loan program to assist Parkersburg homeowners with repair or replacement of private sewer lateral lines fro...

Home Repair
Below-market rate mortgages

WV Housing Development Fund Mortgage Program

Provides below-market interest rate mortgages to eligible first-time homebuyers in West Virginia, including Parkersburg....

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program providing grants up to $10,000 (age 62+) and low-interest loans up to $40,000 for repairs to owner-occupied...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet accessib...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to accommodate their disability....

Veterans
Up to $650 rebate

Appalachian Power HVAC Rebate Program

Rebates for Appalachian Power customers in Parkersburg who install high-efficiency electric heat pumps or central air co...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

Appalachian Power Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Appalachian Power customers who install qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters, including heat pum...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Dominion Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for Hope Gas (Dominion Energy) customers who add insulation to attics, walls, or crawl spaces. Available to resid...

Weatherization
Up to $400 rebate

Dominion Energy High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for Hope Gas customers in Parkersburg who install high-efficiency natural gas furnaces with AFUE of 95% or higher...

Energy
Up to $1,000 property tax credit

West Virginia Senior Citizens Tax Credit

Property tax credit for West Virginia homeowners age 65+ with annual income below $15,000. Credit applies against county...

Property Tax Relief
First $20,000 assessed value exempt

West Virginia Homestead Property Tax Exemption

Exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value from property taxes for West Virginia homeowners age 65+, permanently disabl...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $7,500 grant

Wood County Senior Home Repair Assistance

Grant program administered by Mountain CAP for Wood County homeowners age 60+ who need critical home repairs. Covers eme...

Seniors & Disability
25% state tax credit

WV Historic Preservation Tax Credit

State income tax credit equal to 25% of qualified rehabilitation costs for historic properties in West Virginia, includi...

Historic
Up to $35,000 per unit

Parkersburg HOME Investment Program

HUD HOME funds administered by the City of Parkersburg for affordable housing development, homebuyer assistance, and own...

Home Repair
30% federal tax credit

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing residential solar panels and battery storage systems. Availabl...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $800 per year

West Virginia LIHEAP Energy Assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides heating bill assistance to income-eligible Parkersburg house...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Parkersburg, WV?

24 programs are currently listed for Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg, 17 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Parkersburg?

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.