Home Improvement Grants in St. Peter.

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

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in St. Peter, MN, 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
Grants13Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 24 programs
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

Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered locally by Three Rivers Community Action that provides free energy ...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 low-interest loan

Minnesota Housing Fix-Up Fund

Low-interest home improvement loans through participating Minnesota lenders for owner-occupied homes. Borrowers with hou...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Nicollet County Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes in Nicollet County with children under age 6. ...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

St. Peter Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded major home rehabilitation program for income-qualified owner-occupied homes in St. Peter city limits. Loan i...

Home Repair
Up to $20,000 grant for accessibility modifications

St. Peter Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to enable persons with disabilities or seniors to remain safely in their...

Seniors & Disability
$100 for whole-home energy assessment

Xcel Energy Home Energy Squad

Comprehensive home energy assessment and immediate installation of energy-saving measures for just $100. Xcel Energy cus...

Weatherization
Up to $150 rebate

Xcel Energy Air Conditioner Rebate

Rebates for Xcel Energy customers who install qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioners. Receive $75 for 15-15...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

Xcel Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates up to $1,200 for Xcel Energy customers installing qualifying air-source heat pumps. Tier 1 systems (15-15.9 SEER...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

Xcel Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates for Xcel Energy customers adding insulation and air sealing to existing homes. Receive up to $1,000 based on the...

Weatherization
$50-$100 instant rebate

Xcel Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebates of $50-$100 on qualifying smart thermostats purchased through participating retailers. Xcel Energy custo...

Energy
Varies by system size

Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards

Incentive program for Xcel Energy customers installing solar PV systems. Participants receive upfront incentive payment ...

Solar/Renewable
$75 rebate plus free pickup

Xcel Energy Refrigerator & Freezer Recycling

Xcel Energy customers receive $75 and free pickup for recycling working refrigerators or freezers. Old appliances waste ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA provides grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ to remove health and safety hazards, and loans...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their accessibility needs. ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt their home for accessibility. For veterans who are blin...

Veterans
Up to $50,000 deferred loan

Minnesota Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

Provides deferred, low-interest loans to income-qualified homeowners for major home repairs and improvements. Loan has n...

Home Repair
Up to $1,200 rebate

CenterPoint Energy Furnace Rebate

Rebates for qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnaces. CenterPoint Energy customers receive $600 for 95% AFUE furn...

Energy
Up to $15,000 deferred loan

Minnesota Housing Emergency & Accessibility Loan Program

Provides deferred loans up to $15,000 for emergency repairs that pose immediate threat to health and safety, or for acce...

Emergency
Defer 100% of property taxes

Minnesota Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral

Allows qualifying Minnesota homeowners age 65+ with household income under $96,000 to defer payment of their property ta...

Property Tax Relief
Defer 100% of property taxes

Minnesota Disabled Homeowners Property Tax Deferral

Allows qualifying Minnesota homeowners who are permanently and totally disabled with household income under $96,000 to d...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in St. Peter, MN?

24 programs are currently listed for St. Peter, 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 St. Peter 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 St. Peter, 13 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

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

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.