Home Improvement Grants in Southgate.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Southgate, MI, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Southgate, MI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded 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
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Southgate Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs to income-eligible owner-occupied homes in Southgate. Loan is...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Southgate Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grant for owner-occupied homes in Southgate facing immediate health and safety hazards. Covers urgent r...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Southgate Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grant program to make accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Southgate for disabled or elder...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Southgate Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program administered by Wayne County to reduce lead-based paint hazards in qualifying homes built before 1978...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 per home

Michigan Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by the State of Michigan providing free energy efficiency upgrades ...

Weatherization
Low-interest loans up to $20,000

MSHDA Home Improvement Loan Program

Low-interest loan program through MSHDA for necessary home improvements for income-eligible Michigan homeowners. Loans a...

Home Repair
Free home energy audit

DTE Energy Home Energy Analysis

Free home energy audit for DTE Energy customers in Southgate. Professional energy advisor identifies energy-saving oppor...

Energy
Up to $1,200 in rebates

DTE Energy HVAC Equipment Rebates

Cash rebates for DTE Energy customers in Southgate who install qualifying high-efficiency furnaces, air conditioners, he...

Energy
Up to $2,500 rebate

DTE Energy Heat Pump Rebates

Enhanced rebates for qualifying ductless mini-split and air-source heat pump installations. DTE Energy offers higher inc...

Energy
Up to $750 rebate

DTE Energy Insulation Rebates

Cash rebates for DTE Energy customers who add insulation to attics, walls, or crawl spaces. Rebate amounts based on squa...

Weatherization
$0.09/kWh credit for solar generation

DTE Solar Current Program

Net metering program for DTE Energy customers who install rooftop solar panels in Southgate. Receive credits on electric...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $500 rebate

DTE Energy Water Heater Rebates

Cash rebates for DTE Energy customers who install qualifying high-efficiency water heaters, including tankless, heat pum...

Energy
Up to $5,000 grant

Wayne County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for senior homeowners age 60+ in Wayne County facing minor home repair needs. Covers emergency repairs and...

Seniors & Disability
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 for very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize home...

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 purchase or modify a home to meet accessibility needs....

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify a home for accessibility. Covers adaptations li...

Veterans
Free lead abatement services

Michigan Lead Abatement Program

State-funded program to eliminate lead hazards in homes with children under 6 or elevated blood lead levels. Provides co...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Southgate Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Grant program for income-eligible Southgate homeowners facing emergency sewer lateral repairs. Covers the cost of repair...

Emergency
Up to $6,000 grant

Southgate Water Service Line Replacement

Grant to assist income-eligible Southgate homeowners with water service line repairs or replacement. Covers the cost of ...

Emergency
Up to $7,500 down payment assistance

MSHDA MI Home Loan Step Forward Program

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Michigan purchasing in targeted counties including...

Homebuyer
Loans up to $50,000

Michigan Saves Home Energy Loan

Low-interest financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to Michigan homes. Loans available for HV...

Energy
Up to 100% property tax exemption

Southgate Poverty Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for Southgate homeowners experiencing poverty or financial hardship. Qualified applicants may rec...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Southgate, MI?

26 programs are currently listed for Southgate, 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 Southgate 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 Southgate, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Southgate?

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.