Home Improvement Grants in Bellingham.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Bellingham, WA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Bellingham, WA directory shows 24 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 4 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 9 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 | 2 | 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...
Washington State Weatherization Assistance Program
Free weatherization services for income-qualified households in Whatcom County including insulation, air sealing, furnac...
Bellingham Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs to owner-occupied homes in Bellingham city limits. Loan is forgiven a...
Bellingham Emergency Home Repair Grant
Grant for urgent health and safety repairs to owner-occupied homes in Bellingham for households at or below 50% AMI. Add...
Bellingham ADA Home Modification Program
Grant for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Bellingham for households with a disabled resident. Cov...
Puget Sound Energy Heat Pump Rebate
Rebate for qualifying ductless or ducted heat pumps installed in PSE electric service territory. Includes air-source and...
PSE Heating & Cooling Efficiency Rebates
Rebates for high-efficiency gas furnaces, boilers, and water heaters for PSE natural gas customers in Bellingham. Rebate...
PSE Home Insulation & Air Sealing Rebate
Rebate for home insulation upgrades and air sealing measures for PSE electric or gas customers. Requires pre- and post-i...
PSE Income-Qualified Weatherization
Free comprehensive weatherization services for income-qualified PSE customers, including insulation, air sealing, window...
PSE Solar Rebate Program
Rebate for residential solar panel installations in PSE electric service territory. Rebate is $0.40 per watt up to 10 kW...
Bellingham Water/Sewer Side Sewer Loan Program
Low-interest loan program for repair or replacement of private side sewer lines connecting to the city sewer main. Loan ...
Whatcom County Senior Home Repair Program
Grant program for minor home repairs and safety improvements for senior homeowners age 60+ in Whatcom County with income...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
Federal loan and grant program for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Bellingham to repair, improve...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their accessibili...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home or their own home to meet...
Washington Solar Energy System Sales Tax Exemption
Sales and use tax exemption for residential and commercial solar energy systems installed in Washington State. Exempts s...
Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)
Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing solar panels and battery storage on a residential property. Cr...
Washington State Lead-Based Paint Program
State-funded lead hazard reduction program for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6 or pregnant women. Prov...
Bellingham Seismic Retrofit Loan Program
Low-interest loan program for seismic retrofits to homes at risk in earthquake-prone areas of Bellingham. Covers foundat...
Washington State Senior Citizen & Disabled Property Tax Exemption
Property tax exemption for senior citizens 61+ or disabled individuals with limited income in Whatcom County. Exempts al...
Washington State HOME Rehabilitation Program
Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds administered by Washington State for substantial rehabilitation of ow...
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