Home Improvement Grants in Renton.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Renton, WA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 27 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Renton, WA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 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
Grants18Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven 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

Washington State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded program providing comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades at no cost to income-qualified households in...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 for down payment

WSHFC Home Advantage Downpayment Assistance

Down payment assistance up to 4% of the purchase price for first-time homebuyers in Washington State. Second lien forgiv...

Homebuyer
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

King County Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation Loan

Provides forgivable loans to income-qualified homeowners in King County for major home repairs. Loan is forgiven after 1...

Home Repair
$75 comprehensive home energy audit

Puget Sound Energy Home Energy Assessment

Professional home energy assessment for PSE customers at subsidized cost. Auditor identifies efficiency improvements and...

Energy
Up to $2,200 rebate

PSE Ductless Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for qualifying ductless heat pump installations that replace electric resistance heating. Incentive varies by sys...

Energy
Up to $800 rebate

PSE Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters installed by qualified contractors. Provides significant energy...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

PSE Insulation Rebate Program

Rebate for professionally installed insulation upgrades in attics, walls, and floors. Must meet minimum R-value requirem...

Weatherization
$100 instant rebate

PSE Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate on qualifying Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats purchased through PSE's online marketplace. Helps reduce en...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants to very low-income homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. May be combine...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to construct or modify a home to meet adaptive needs. Co...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home owned by a family member or rented resid...

Veterans
Up to $15,000 grant

King County ADA Home Modification Grant

Grants to low-income homeowners in King County to make accessibility modifications for household members with disabiliti...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Renton Side Sewer Assistance Program

Financial assistance for income-qualified Renton homeowners to repair or replace failing side sewer laterals connecting ...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 annual incentive

Washington Solar Production Incentive

Performance-based incentive for solar energy systems installed before June 30, 2020. Existing participants continue to r...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit for residential solar energy systems, including solar panels and battery storage. Credit equals 30% o...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

King County HOME Rehabilitation Program

Federally-funded HOME program providing comprehensive home rehabilitation loans to low-income homeowners in King County....

Home Repair
Up to $2,500 for minor repairs

King County Senior Home Safety & Repair

Provides minor home repairs and safety modifications for seniors 60+ in King County to enable safe aging in place. Inclu...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

Washington State Emergency Repair Program

State-funded emergency home repair grants for low-income homeowners facing immediate health and safety threats. Administ...

Emergency
Varies by income and home value

Washington Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for senior citizens (61+) or disabled persons with limited income. Provides full or partial exemp...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $900 annual credit

PSE Low-Income Energy Assistance (HELP)

Home Energy Lifeline Program provides monthly bill credits for income-qualified PSE customers. Reduces monthly gas and e...

Energy
Up to $1,000 per year

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Federally-funded program providing emergency energy bill assistance to low-income households. Helps with heating costs i...

Energy
Property tax reduction varies

Washington State Special Valuation for Historic Properties

Property tax incentive for owners of historic residential properties who rehabilitate and maintain them according to his...

Historic
Up to $7,500 grant

Washington Manufactured Home Installation Assistance

Grants to low-income manufactured home owners to bring homes up to current installation standards, including foundation ...

Home Repair

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Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Renton, WA?

27 programs are currently listed for Renton, 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 Renton 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 Renton, 18 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Renton?

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.