Home Improvement Grants in Albert Lea.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Albert Lea, MN. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Albert Lea, MN directory shows 25 cataloged resources. Of those, 21 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 21 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 6 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 8 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 type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 14 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 3 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 2 | Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timing | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
HMGP provides funding after a presidentially declared disaster to help communities reduce future disaster losses. Homeow...
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...
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...
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...
Minnesota State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Free weatherization services for income-eligible households including insulation, air sealing, furnace repair/replacemen...
Minnesota Housing Fix-Up Fund
Low-interest home improvement loan for owner-occupants with household income at or below 115% area median income. Can be...
Minnesota Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
Deferred or forgivable loan for major home rehabilitation for income-eligible homeowners. Loan is typically forgiven aft...
Minnesota Lead Hazard Reduction Program
Free lead hazard reduction services for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6 or pregnant women. Includes te...
Albert Lea Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs for income-qualified owner-occupants in Albert Lea city limits. Loan ...
Albert Lea Accessibility Modification Program
Grant funding for accessibility modifications for senior or disabled homeowners in Albert Lea. Covers ramps, grab bars, ...
Freeborn County Senior Deferred Loan Program
Deferred, no-interest loan for home repairs for homeowners age 62 or older in Freeborn County. No monthly payments; loan...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
Grants up to $27,500 for homeowners 62+ and very low income (under 50% AMI) and loans up to $40,000 at 1% interest for o...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase an accessible home. Eligible disabil...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make accessibility adaptations to their home. Eligible...
Xcel Energy Home Efficiency Rebates
Rebates for HVAC upgrades, insulation, air sealing, and water heater improvements for Xcel Energy customers in Albert Le...
Xcel Energy Air Source Heat Pump Rebate
Rebate for installing high-efficiency air source heat pumps that meet energy efficiency requirements. Available for both...
Xcel Energy Income-Qualified Weatherization
Free whole-home energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified Xcel Energy customers. Includes insulation, air seal...
Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards Program
Production-based solar incentive for residential solar installations. Xcel Energy pays per kilowatt-hour of solar energy...
CenterPoint Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate
Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat for CenterPoint Energy natural gas customers in Alber...
CenterPoint Energy Furnace Rebate
Rebate for installing a high-efficiency natural gas furnace (95% AFUE or higher) for CenterPoint Energy customers in Alb...
Minnesota Homestead Property Tax Refund
State property tax refund for Minnesota homeowners with household income below $128,280 (2024). Refund amount based on p...
Minnesota Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral
Allows homeowners age 65+ with household income under $96,000 to defer payment of property taxes. The state pays the tax...
Freeborn County Septic System Loan Program
Low-interest loan program for septic system repair, replacement, or upgrade for Freeborn County residents. Loan terms up...
Albert Lea Sewer Lateral Assistance Program
Financial assistance for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals in Albert Lea city limits. Grant portion availa...
Minnesota Solar Energy Sales Tax Exemption
Minnesota exempts qualifying solar energy systems from state sales tax. Applies to solar panels, inverters, racking, and...
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