Home Improvement Grants in Petersburg.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Petersburg, VA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Petersburg, VA, 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
Grants13Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven 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 $8,500 in weatherization services

Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing free home weatherization services to low-income households in Petersburg. Services in...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 loan at 1% interest

Virginia Housing Accessibility Modification Loan

Low-interest loan program for Virginia homeowners to make accessibility modifications for household members with disabil...

Seniors & Disability
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Petersburg HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

Federal HOME funds for major rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Petersburg. Forgivable loan for low-income homeow...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Petersburg Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control

State and HUD-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in Petersburg homes built before 1978 with children u...

Home Repair
Up to $800 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Dominion Energy rebate for Petersburg customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps. Rebate amounts vary b...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Dominion Energy Insulation & Air Sealing Rebate

Rebate for Petersburg homeowners who add insulation or air sealing to reduce energy consumption. Covers attic insulation...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible Petersburg veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to purchase or modify a home to meet ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for Petersburg veterans with specific service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Small...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant & Loan

USDA program for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Petersburg to repair, improve, or modernize hom...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Petersburg Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for Petersburg seniors aged 60+ to address minor home repairs and safety improvements. Covers grab bars, h...

Seniors & Disability
Forgivable loan up to $10,000

Petersburg Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Forgivable loan for Petersburg homeowners to repair or replace failing private sewer laterals connecting home to public ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 matching grant

Petersburg Historic Rehabilitation Grant

Matching grant for owner-occupants of homes in Petersburg's designated historic districts to restore and preserve exteri...

Historic
25% state tax credit

Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

Virginia state income tax credit equal to 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for owner-occupied historic homes in ...

Historic
Up to $1,000 rebate

Dominion Energy Solar Partnership Program

Rebate for Petersburg homeowners installing rooftop solar panels. Dominion offers upfront incentive for residential sola...

Solar/Renewable
Low-interest loan up to $50,000

Virginia Housing Renovation Loan

Low-interest loan program for Petersburg homeowners to finance major renovations, additions, or system replacements. Int...

Home Repair
Up to $300 rebate

Dominion Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Petersburg customers who install high-efficiency electric water heaters. Heat pump water heaters qualify for ...

Energy
Up to $12,000 grant

Petersburg ADA Home Modification Program

CDBG-funded grant for Petersburg homeowners to install ADA-compliant accessibility modifications for household members w...

Seniors & Disability
$50 comprehensive energy audit

Dominion Energy Home Energy Assessment

Professional home energy assessment for Petersburg residents. Includes blower door test, thermal imaging, detailed repor...

Energy
Up to $8,000 grant

Petersburg Emergency Roof Repair Grant

Emergency grant for Petersburg homeowners with urgent roofing needs posing immediate threat to health and safety. Covers...

Emergency
Up to $200 rebate

Dominion Energy Window Replacement Rebate

Rebate for Petersburg homeowners who install Energy Star certified windows. Helps reduce heating and cooling costs throu...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 low-interest loan

Virginia Household Septic Repair Program

Low-interest loan for Petersburg-area homeowners with failing septic systems. Available for properties outside city sewe...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Petersburg, VA?

25 programs are currently listed for Petersburg, 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg, 13 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Petersburg?

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.