Home Improvement Grants in Woonsocket.

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

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Woonsocket, RI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded 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 $35,000

Woonsocket CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to low-income owner-occupied households in Woonsocket. Loan is forgiven...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Woonsocket Emergency Home Repair Program

Provides emergency home repair grants for very low-income owner-occupied households facing immediate health and safety h...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Woonsocket Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants to modify homes for accessibility for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Covers ramps, ba...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $7,500 grant

Woonsocket Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Assists low-income homeowners with repairs to private sewer lateral lines connecting to the city main. Covers excavation...

Home Repair
Average $8,000 in weatherization

Rhode Island Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal WAP program administered by Rhode Island to reduce energy costs through comprehensive home weatherization. Servi...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

Rhode Island Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under age 6 or pregnant women. ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000

Rhode Island Housing FirstHomes Program

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers purchasing in Rhode Island. Assistance is a 1...

Homebuyer
Up to $50,000 low-interest loan

Rhode Island Housing Home Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest loan program for home repairs and improvements for Rhode Island homeowners. Can be combined with first mort...

Home Repair
Free energy efficiency upgrades

Rhode Island Energy Income-Eligible Program

Provides free comprehensive energy efficiency services to income-eligible Rhode Island Energy customers. Includes home e...

Energy
Up to $1,500 per outdoor unit

Rhode Island Energy Heat Pump Rebates

Rebates for installation of air-source heat pumps for heating and cooling. Incentives vary by equipment type and efficie...

Energy
Up to $4,000 for insulation

Rhode Island Energy Insulation Rebates

Rebates covering up to 50% of insulation and air sealing costs for Rhode Island Energy customers. Must use qualified con...

Weatherization
Up to $750 for high-efficiency HVAC

Rhode Island Energy HVAC Equipment Rebates

Rebates for installation of ENERGY STAR certified heating and cooling equipment including furnaces, boilers, and central...

Energy
Up to $750 for efficient water heaters

Rhode Island Energy Water Heater Rebates

Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified electric heat pump water heaters and high-efficiency gas water heaters. Heat pump wate...

Energy
Up to $6,000 for residential solar

Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund Solar Rebates

State incentive for residential solar photovoltaic installations. Rebate amount based on system size. Can be combined wi...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Provides loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their h...

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 accommodate their disability. Fo...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home where they reside. For veterans ...

Veterans
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Rhode Island HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by Rhode Island Housing for owner-occupied rehabilitation. Provides forgivable loans for...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Rhode Island Safe at Home Modification Program

Helps seniors age 60 and older make home modifications that allow them to age in place safely. Covers accessibility modi...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by income and property value

Woonsocket Property Tax Relief for Elderly

Property tax exemption program for Woonsocket residents age 65 and older who meet income requirements. Reduces assessed ...

Property Tax Relief
Typically up to $15,000

Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission Grants

Matching grants for preservation and restoration of historically significant properties in Rhode Island. Given Woonsocke...

Historic
Up to $40,000 assistance

Rhode Island Hardest Hit Fund - Homeowner Assistance

Provided mortgage payment assistance and other foreclosure prevention support to Rhode Island homeowners affected by eco...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Woonsocket, RI?

26 programs are currently listed for Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket, 16 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Woonsocket?

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.