Home Improvement Grants in Stillwater.

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As of June 2026, 23 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Stillwater, MN, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates2Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 23 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 $50,000 deferred loan

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Rehabilitation Loan Program

Minnesota Housing provides deferred, low-interest loans to eligible homeowners for major home repairs and improvements. ...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard assessment and remediation

Minnesota Lead Safe Homes Program

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard assessment and remediation for homes built before 1978 with children under...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Washington County CDBG Home Improvement Loan

Washington County's Community Development Block Grant program provides forgivable loans for owner-occupied home improvem...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 rebate

Xcel Energy Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

Xcel Energy offers rebates for installing qualifying ENERGY STAR certified air source heat pumps in Stillwater. Rebate a...

Energy
Service fee: $0-$100 based on income

Xcel Energy Home Energy Squad

In-home energy assessment and installation of energy-saving improvements including LED bulbs, low-flow showerheads, prog...

Energy
Up to $2,400 rebate

Xcel Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates for adding insulation to attics, walls, and basements, as well as air sealing services. Customers must complete ...

Weatherization
Variable incentive per kW installed

Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards Program

Incentive program for residential solar PV installations. Xcel purchases renewable energy credits from solar customers f...

Solar/Renewable
$60 tune-up (normally $150+)

Xcel Energy A/C Tune-Up Program

Subsidized air conditioning tune-up service performed by participating contractors. Service includes inspection, cleanin...

Energy
Financing up to 100% project cost

Minnesota Commercial PACE (C-PACE)

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements on commercial an...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Very low-interest loans (1%) and grants for very low-income homeowners age 62+ to repair, improve, or modernize their ho...

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 to accommodate their disa...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to meet their accessibility needs. Eligib...

Veterans
Matching grant up to $5,000

Stillwater Historic Preservation Grants

Matching grants for owners of contributing properties within Stillwater's historic districts. Funds exterior preservatio...

Historic
Loan up to $30,000

Minnesota Septic System Loan Program

Low-interest loans for repairing or replacing failing septic systems. Administered through local lenders with interest r...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Minnesota Energy and Housing Initiative Grant

Combines energy efficiency improvements with critical home repairs for income-eligible homeowners served by Xcel Energy....

Weatherization
Grant up to $30,000

Minnesota Accessibility Grant Program

Grants to help homeowners with disabilities make accessibility modifications to their homes. Covers ramps, lifts, widene...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $10,000

Live Well at Home Grant

Grants for senior homeowners (age 55+) in the Twin Cities metro area (including Stillwater) to make home modifications t...

Seniors & Disability
Refund up to $3,350

Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund (Property Tax Refund)

Property tax relief for homeowners with household income below $128,280. Refund amount depends on income and property ta...

Property Tax Relief
Refund up to $2,370

Minnesota Renter's Property Tax Refund

Property tax refund for renters with household income below $70,520. A portion of rent is considered to be property tax ...

Rental

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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 Stillwater, MN?

23 programs are currently listed for Stillwater, 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 Stillwater 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 Stillwater, 17 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 2 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Stillwater?

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.