Home Improvement Grants in South St. Paul.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for South St. Paul, MN, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 22 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in South St. Paul, MN, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 15 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
Grants11Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates7Refunded 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
Loan up to $50,000

Minnesota Housing Fix-Up Fund

Low-interest home improvement loan for Minnesota homeowners to repair, remodel, or improve their primary residence. Avai...

Home Repair
Deferred loan up to $45,000

Minnesota Rehabilitation Loan Program

Deferred, zero-interest loan for income-eligible Minnesota homeowners making essential home repairs. Loan is deferred wi...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing free home weatherization services to income-eligible Minnesota households. Services i...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard reduction

Minnesota Lead-Safe Housing Program

HUD-funded program to remove lead-based paint hazards from homes built before 1978 where children under age 6 reside or ...

Home Repair
Rebates up to $1,600+

Xcel Energy Home Efficiency Rebate

Rebates for Minnesota Xcel Energy customers who complete qualifying home energy efficiency improvements. Must complete a...

Weatherization
Up to $1,800 rebate

Xcel Energy Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Minnesota Xcel Energy customers installing qualifying air source heat pumps for heating and cooling. Rebate a...

Energy
$80 discounted tune-up

Xcel Energy AC Tune-Up

Heavily discounted air conditioning tune-up service for Xcel Energy customers in Minnesota. Professional service include...

Energy
$75 rebate + free pickup

Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling Rebate

Receive $75 and free pickup for recycling an old, working refrigerator or freezer. Xcel Energy will haul away your old a...

Energy
Varies by system size

Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards Program

Financial incentive for Xcel Energy customers installing qualifying solar photovoltaic systems on their property. Includ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $900 rebate

CenterPoint Energy Furnace Rebate

Rebate for Minnesota CenterPoint Energy natural gas customers upgrading to a qualifying high-efficiency gas furnace. Reb...

Energy
Up to $800 rebate

CenterPoint Energy Boiler Rebate

Rebate for Minnesota CenterPoint Energy natural gas customers replacing an existing boiler with a qualifying high-effici...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

CenterPoint Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Minnesota CenterPoint Energy natural gas customers installing a qualifying high-efficiency gas water heater o...

Energy
$100 rebate

CenterPoint Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for Minnesota CenterPoint Energy natural gas customers purchasing and installing a qualifying smart or Wi-Fi conn...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Low-interest loans and grants for very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize th...

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, buy, or modify a home to meet their di...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home they or a family member live in....

Veterans
Deferred loan up to $35,000

Minnesota Deferred Loan for Senior Homeowners

Zero-interest deferred loan for senior homeowners age 55+ in Minnesota to make essential home repairs and accessibility ...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by disaster event

Minnesota Disaster Recovery Home Repair

State-administered disaster recovery funds to help homeowners repair damage from federally declared disasters such as fl...

Disaster

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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 South St. Paul, MN?

22 programs are currently listed for South St. Paul, 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 South St. Paul 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 South St. Paul, 11 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 7 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in South St. Paul?

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.