Home Improvement Grants in Petaluma.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Petaluma, CA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Petaluma, CA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 3 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven 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
Forgivable loan up to $50,000

Petaluma CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major repairs and rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Petaluma. Loan is forgiven a...

Home Repair
Grant up to $35,000

Petaluma ADA Home Modification Program

CDBG grant for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes for residents with disabilities. Covers ramps, grab b...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $8,000

Petaluma Senior Home Repair Grant

Grant program for low-income senior homeowners age 62+ in Petaluma to make essential home repairs and safety improvement...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $10,000

Petaluma Sewer Lateral Grant Program

Grant assistance for low-income homeowners in Petaluma to repair or replace failing private sewer lateral connections. H...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Petaluma Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grant for exterior restoration of historic homes in Petaluma's historic districts. Prioritizes homes built befo...

Historic
Free weatherization, avg. $8,000 value

California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

State-funded weatherization services for low-income households in Petaluma and Sonoma County. Includes comprehensive ene...

Weatherization
Rebates up to $6,500

PG&E Energy Upgrade California Program

Comprehensive home energy efficiency upgrade program for PG&E customers. Offers rebates for whole-house weatherization p...

Weatherization
Rebate up to $500

PG&E Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for PG&E customers who install ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Provides $500 rebate for qualifying...

Energy
Rebates up to $3,000

PG&E HVAC Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for installation of high-efficiency ductless or central heat pump HVAC systems. Rebate amounts vary by system ty...

Energy
Program ended; federal tax credit available

California Solar Initiative (CSI) Rebate

While California's CSI rebate program has concluded, Petaluma residents can claim the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit ...

Solar/Renewable
Free or low-cost solar installation

Single-family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH)

Free or deeply subsidized solar panel installations for low-income homeowners in PG&E territory, including Petaluma. GRI...

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 USDA-designated rural areas near Petaluma to repair, imp...

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, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. ...

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 reside...

Veterans
Grant up to $3,000

California Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program

Grants up to $3,000 to retrofit older homes against earthquake damage. Available in eligible California zip codes when p...

Disaster
Cost-share up to $3,000

California Fire Mitigation Home Hardening

Cost-share assistance for wildfire home hardening improvements in high fire-risk areas of Sonoma County including parts ...

Disaster
Forgivable loan up to $60,000

Sonoma County HOME Investment Partnerships

Federally funded HOME program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs in unincorporated Sonoma County and part...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard remediation

California Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State-funded lead hazard reduction services for homes built before 1978 with young children. Priority given to homes wit...

Home Repair
20-35% monthly bill discount

PG&E CARE/FERA Energy Assistance

Monthly discount on electricity and gas bills for qualified low-income PG&E customers. CARE provides 20-35% discount for...

Energy
Extra energy allowance at lower rate

PG&E Medical Baseline Allowance

Additional quantity of gas and electricity at the lowest rate tier for customers who use medical equipment at home or ha...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Petaluma, CA?

24 programs are currently listed for Petaluma, 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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Petaluma?

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.