Home Improvement Grants in Sioux Falls.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Sioux Falls, SD, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 37 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Sioux Falls, SD, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 19 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants24Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates8Refunded 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 average

South Dakota Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program providing free energy efficiency improvements to low-income households in South ...

Weatherization
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Sioux Falls Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs for income-qualified owner-occupants in Sioux Falls. Loan forgiven af...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Sioux Falls Emergency Repair Grant

Emergency grant for health and safety repairs for low-income Sioux Falls homeowners. Addresses immediate hazards includi...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Sioux Falls ADA Home Modification Program

CDBG-funded grant for accessibility modifications for disabled and mobility-impaired residents. Covers wheelchair ramps,...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 down payment assistance

SD Housing First-Time Homebuyer Program

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in South Dakota. Must be used in conjunction with SDH...

Homebuyer
$100 service (reg. $400-500)

Xcel Energy Home Energy Squad

Heavily subsidized home energy assessment and immediate improvements by trained technicians. Includes air sealing, LED b...

Weatherization
Up to $500 rebate

Xcel Energy Central Air Conditioning Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing high-efficiency central air conditioning systems. Rebate amounts vary by SEER ratin...

Energy
Up to $800 rebate

Xcel Energy High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified high-efficiency natural gas furnaces (95% AFUE or higher). Available to Xcel...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

Xcel Energy Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installing high-efficiency air source heat pumps that provide both heating and cooling. Cold-climate heat pum...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

Xcel Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding insulation to attics, walls, and basements. Must meet minimum R-value requirements. Energy audit may b...

Weatherization
$100 instant rebate

Xcel Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate on qualifying smart thermostats purchased through Xcel Energy's online marketplace. Models from Nest, Eco...

Energy
Varies by system size

Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards Program

Incentive program for residential solar PV installations. Xcel purchases renewable energy credits (RECs) from your syste...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $25,000 grant or loan

South Dakota HOME Investment Partnerships

Federal HOME funds administered by SDHDA for owner-occupied rehabilitation and repair. Grants or forgivable loans availa...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

Very low-interest loans up to $27,500 and grants up to $10,000 (age 62+) for repairs to make homes safe and sanitary in ...

Home Repair
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 for wheelchair accessibil...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities (including blindness or loss of use of hands) to adapt a ...

Veterans
Varies by income and household size

South Dakota Low Income Energy Assistance

Federal LIHEAP program providing heating and cooling bill assistance to low-income South Dakota households. Priority giv...

Energy
Up to $15,000 low-interest loan

Minnehaha County Septic System Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for repair or replacement of failing septic systems in Minnehaha County. Protects groundwater ...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

South Dakota Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under 6. Services ...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Sioux Falls Senior Home Repair Assistance

Grant program for senior homeowners (60+) to make critical home repairs and safety modifications. Helps seniors age in p...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by assessed value

South Dakota Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Property tax assessment freeze for qualifying senior citizens (65+) and disabled individuals in South Dakota. Freezes as...

Property Tax Relief
Free weatherization package

Xcel Energy Income-Qualified Weatherization

Enhanced weatherization program for income-qualified Xcel Energy customers. Provides comprehensive energy improvements a...

Weatherization
Up to $6,000 grant

Sioux Falls Emergency Furnace Replacement

Emergency grant for furnace replacement when existing heating system fails and poses immediate health/safety risk. Prior...

Emergency
$75 rebate + free pickup

Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling Rebate

Rebate for recycling old working refrigerators and freezers. Xcel picks up the appliance for free and provides a $75 reb...

Energy
Up to $20,000 in repairs

Sioux Falls Nonprofit Housing Rehabilitation Partnership

Partnership between Habitat for Humanity and the City of Sioux Falls to provide critical home repairs to income-qualifie...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Sioux Falls Water Service Line Replacement Assistance

Cost-share program to replace aging water service lines from the main to the home. City covers 50% of replacement costs ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 low-interest loan

Sioux Falls Sewer Lateral Repair Loan

Low-interest loan program for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals from home to city main. Prevents basement ...

Home Repair
Up to $200 per tree

Sioux Falls Tree Planting Rebate Program

Rebate program encouraging residential tree planting to expand urban canopy and reduce energy costs. Qualifying shade tr...

Energy
Free education course

Sioux Falls First-Time Homebuyer Education

Free HUD-certified homebuyer education course covering budgeting, credit, mortgages, home maintenance, and avoiding fore...

Homebuyer Ed
Up to $5,000 matching grant

Sioux Falls Historic Preservation Matching Grant

Matching grant for exterior restoration and preservation work on properties in designated historic districts or individu...

Historic
Up to $7,500 (75% rebate)

FEMA Safe Room Rebate Program

Federal cost-share program for constructing or installing ICC 500/FEMA P-361 compliant residential safe rooms and tornad...

Disaster
25% tax credit on qualified expenses

South Dakota Housing Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State tax credit equal to 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for owner-occupied homes. Particularly beneficial for...

Home Repair
Varies by mitigation type

Sioux Falls Flood Mitigation Assistance

FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant for properties with repetitive flooding. May cover elevation, acquisition, or flo...

Disaster

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Sioux Falls, SD?

37 programs are currently listed for Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, 24 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 8 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Sioux Falls?

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.