Home Improvement Grants in Princeton.

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As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Princeton, WV, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 9 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded 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 services

West Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal weatherization program administered by West Virginia to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Services ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program offering low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize...

Home Repair
Loan up to $30,000

WV Housing Development Fund Accessibility Loan

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

Seniors & Disability
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 build, buy, or modify a home to meet accessibility nee...

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 they or a family member live in. Availabl...

Veterans
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Mercer County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for substantial home repairs and rehabilitation for low- and moderate-inc...

Home Repair
Up to $1,000 rebate

Appalachian Power HVAC Rebate Program

Rebates for qualifying high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment installations for Appalachian Power residential cus...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Appalachian Power Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates for professionally installed insulation and air sealing improvements in electrically heated homes served by Appa...

Weatherization
Up to $500 rebate

Appalachian Power Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying heat pump water heater to replace electric resistance or other water h...

Energy
Loan up to $15,000

West Virginia Senior Citizens Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loan program for West Virginia homeowners age 60 and older to make necessary home repairs and improvements....

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

Princeton Septic System Replacement Program

Grant program to replace failing septic systems for low-income homeowners within Princeton city limits. Addresses health...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Princeton ADA Home Modification Grant

Grant program to make ADA-compliant accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners with disabilities in Princeton...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

West Virginia Lead-Safe Homes Program

Federally funded program to remove lead-based paint hazards from homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Serv...

Home Repair
Up to $800 per season

West Virginia Heating Assistance Program (WVHAP)

Federal LIHEAP program administered by West Virginia to assist low-income households with heating bills during winter mo...

Energy
Emergency assistance up to $500

West Virginia Crisis Intervention Program (WVCIP)

Emergency assistance for low-income households facing immediate heating or utility shutoff. Can help with furnace repair...

Emergency
Property tax exemption

West Virginia Senior Citizens Tax Credit

Exempts first $20,000 of assessed home value from property taxes for West Virginia residents age 65 or older, or permane...

Property Tax Relief
Additional $20,000 exemption available

West Virginia Homestead Property Tax Exemption

Additional property tax exemption for senior or disabled homeowners with very low income. Combined with standard senior ...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $5,000 rebate

West Virginia Solar Rebate Program

State rebate for residential solar photovoltaic system installations. Provides up to $5,000 to offset installation costs...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 emergency grant

West Virginia Emergency Home Repair Program

Emergency grant program for very-low-income homeowners facing immediate threats to health and safety. Covers urgent repa...

Emergency
Up to $100 rebate

Appalachian Power Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying Wi-Fi-enabled programmable thermostat. Smart thermostats can save up t...

Energy
Up to $8,000 grant

Mercer County Sewer Lateral Replacement Grant

Grant program to repair or replace damaged sewer lateral lines connecting homes to public sewer system. Covers excavatio...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Princeton, WV?

25 programs are currently listed for Princeton, 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 Princeton 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 Princeton, 16 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Princeton?

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.