Home Improvement Grants in Wakefield.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Wakefield, RI, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Wakefield, RI, 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
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven 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
Up to $15,000 down payment assistance

Rhode Island Housing First Home Loan Program

Offers low-interest mortgages and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers in Rhode Island. Includes options fo...

Homebuyer
Up to $8,000 in weatherization improvements

Rhode Island State Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally funded weatherization program providing free energy efficiency improvements for income-eligible Rhode Island h...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

Rhode Island Lead Hazard Mitigation Program

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard assessment and remediation for Rhode Island homes built before 1978 with c...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Wakefield Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for comprehensive home repairs and rehabilitation in Wakefield and South Kingstown. ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 in rebates

Rhode Island Energy Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installation of qualifying electric air-source and ground-source heat pumps. Income-qualified customers may ...

Energy
Free energy upgrades

Rhode Island Energy Income-Qualified Weatherization

Comprehensive no-cost energy efficiency program for income-eligible Rhode Island Energy customers. Includes energy audit...

Energy
Varies by system size

Rhode Island Energy Solar Renewable Energy Certificate Program

Incentive program for residential solar photovoltaic systems. Homeowners earn Renewable Energy Certificates for solar ge...

Solar/Renewable
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 up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very-low-income homeowners age 62+ i...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet disability-relat...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they will live. ...

Veterans
Up to $500 annual tax credit

Rhode Island Elderly Tax Relief Program

Property tax relief for South Kingstown homeowners age 65 or older meeting income requirements. Provides annual credit o...

Property Tax Relief
Low-interest loan up to $30,000

South Kingstown Septic System Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for Wakefield and South Kingstown homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems. Avai...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Rhode Island Home Accessibility Grant Program

Grants for Rhode Island homeowners age 60+ or adults with disabilities to make accessibility modifications that allow co...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Wakefield Emergency Heating System Repair

Emergency grant for low-income Wakefield homeowners with failed heating systems during winter months. Covers repair or r...

Emergency
Up to $50,000 added to mortgage

Rhode Island Housing Rehabilitation Refinance Program

Allows Rhode Island homeowners to refinance their mortgage and add up to $50,000 for home repairs and improvements. Offe...

Home Repair
Low-interest loan up to $20,000

Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Sewer Connection Loan

Low-interest loans for Rhode Island homeowners to connect to municipal sewer systems or upgrade private septic systems. ...

Home Repair
Up to $800 rebate

Rhode Island Energy Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for installing qualifying heat pump water heaters in Rhode Island homes. ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water h...

Energy
20% of qualified expenses

Rhode Island Historic Preservation Tax Credit

State income tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for owner-occupied historic homes listed o...

Historic
Up to 18 months assistance

Rhode Island RentReliefRI Program

Emergency rental assistance for Rhode Island renters who have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 or other em...

Rental
Free education and counseling

Rhode Island Housing Homebuyer Education

Free comprehensive homebuyer education courses and one-on-one counseling for prospective homebuyers in Rhode Island. Req...

Homebuyer Ed
Up to $15,000 for renewable systems

Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund Grant

Grants and financing for residential renewable energy projects including solar PV, solar thermal, wind, and geothermal s...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Wakefield, RI?

25 programs are currently listed for Wakefield, 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield, 15 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Wakefield?

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.