Home Improvement Grants in Austin.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Austin, MN. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Austin, MN directory shows 22 cataloged resources. Of those, 17 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 17 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 3 senior-related records, 2 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 type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 12 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 0 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 4 | 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 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Free weatherization services for income-eligible households in Austin delivered through Semcac. Program provides insulat...
Minnesota Fix-Up Fund
Low-interest loan for home improvements and repairs for owner-occupied properties in Minnesota. Funds can be used for es...
Minnesota Rehabilitation Loan Program
Deferred, no-interest loans for major home repairs and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners. Loan is deferred as lon...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program
Low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their homes ...
Xcel Energy Home Energy Squad
Subsidized in-home energy assessment and immediate improvements including LED bulbs, smart power strips, air sealing, pi...
Xcel Energy Air Conditioning Rebate
Rebate for installing qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioners. Units must meet minimum SEER2 ratings. Rebate...
Xcel Energy Air Source Heat Pump Rebate
Rebates for installing cold-climate air source heat pumps for primary or supplemental heating. Rebates range from $500 t...
Xcel Energy Home Insulation Rebate
Rebates for professionally-installed attic, wall, or basement insulation projects. Requires pre-approval and a Home Ener...
Xcel Energy Electric Water Heater Rebate
Rebates for installing ENERGY STAR® certified electric water heaters or heat pump water heaters. Standard electric tank ...
Xcel Energy Refrigerator & Freezer Recycling
Get paid $75 to recycle your old working refrigerator or freezer. Xcel Energy will pick up the appliance for free and re...
Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards Program
Production-based incentive for installing solar photovoltaic systems on your home. Incentive rate varies annually and is...
Mower County Lead Hazard Control Grant
HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in Mower County homes built before 1978 with children under age 6....
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their adaptive ne...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to meet their needs. For veterans who are...
CenterPoint Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate
Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat in homes with CenterPoint natural gas heating. Smart ...
CenterPoint Energy High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate
Rebates for installing ENERGY STAR certified high-efficiency natural gas furnaces. Rebate amounts vary by furnace effici...
CenterPoint Energy Gas Water Heater Rebate
Rebates for installing ENERGY STAR certified natural gas storage water heaters or tankless water heaters. Rebate amounts...
Minnesota Homestead Property Tax Refund
State property tax refund for homeowners whose property taxes are high relative to their income. Particularly beneficial...
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