Home Improvement Grants in Aiken.

Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Aiken, SC. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.

The Aiken, SC directory shows 24 cataloged resources. Of those, 22 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 22 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 5 senior-related records, 3 veteran-related records, and 11 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.

Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Funding typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants15Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans2Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates3Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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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 $7,500 grant

SC Housing Emergency Repair Program

Provides emergency repair grants to very low-income homeowners in South Carolina for health and safety issues. Priority ...

Emergency
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Aiken Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home rehabilitation for low-income owner-occupants within Aiken city limits. Loan ...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Aiken ADA Home Accessibility Program

Provides accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners with disabilities or seniors in Aiken. Includes ramps, gr...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $500 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Dominion Energy electric customers in Aiken who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pump systems. Provide...

Energy
Up to $600 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Dominion Energy electric customers who purchase and install ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Pr...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

Dominion Energy Insulation and Air Sealing Rebate

Rebate for Dominion Energy customers who add insulation and air sealing to their homes. Requires energy audit and minimu...

Weatherization
Up to $3,500 per year tax credit (max $26,000 total)

South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit

South Carolina offers a 25% state tax credit for residential solar installations, up to $3,500 per year with a total cap...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans up to $40,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Aiken to repair or improve ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62 and older in USDA-eligible rural areas to remove health and s...

Seniors & Disability
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 adaptive needs. For v...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a home to meet mobility needs. For veterans with blindn...

Veterans
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

SC Housing HOME Rehab Assistance

Federal HOME funds administered by SC Housing to assist low-income homeowners with major home repairs. Forgivable loan a...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

SC Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

HUD-funded lead hazard control program for homes built before 1978 in South Carolina where children under age 6 reside. ...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Aiken County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides grants for minor home repairs to seniors age 60+ in Aiken County to remain safely in their homes. Covers repair...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant/loan combination

Aiken Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Assists homeowners within Aiken city limits with failing private sewer lateral lines. Program offers combination of gran...

Home Repair
Up to $35,000 in assistance

SC Mortgage Payment Assistance

Provides assistance to eligible South Carolina homeowners facing hardship due to COVID-19, job loss, or other qualifying...

Home Repair
Reduces property tax up to $50,000 of value

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

South Carolina homestead exemption exempts the first $50,000 of fair market value from all property taxes for homeowners...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,000

Dominion Energy Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Emergency utility assistance for Dominion Energy customers in financial crisis. Administered through the Salvation Army ...

Energy
Matching grant up to $5,000

Aiken Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grants for exterior rehabilitation of historic properties within Aiken's local historic districts. Funds projec...

Historic
Full exemption from property taxes

South Carolina Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans

Total property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans who are totally and permanently disabled, whether service...

Veterans

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Aiken, SC?

The directory includes 22 possible-program records associated with Aiken, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes. Inclusion does not confirm current availability or eligibility.

How are the assistance records for Aiken classified?

Our classifier labels 15 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 3 as rebates in Aiken. Classification can be incomplete; confirm the benefit type, lien, repayment, and conditions in the administrator's terms.

How do I research and apply for home repair assistance in Aiken?

Each program page shows the source, application route, or contact we have on file. Confirm the current route, requirements, and any costs with the administering organization before applying. The current Grant Map homeowner fee is $0.