Home Improvement Grants in Chesapeake.

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

The Chesapeake, VA directory shows 30 cataloged resources. Of those, 29 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 29 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 6 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 15 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.

Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

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Funding typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants18Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans3Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates7Eligible 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 $30,000 forgivable loan

Chesapeake Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans to low- and moderate-income owner-occupants in Chesapeake for major home repairs and rehabilit...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Chesapeake Emergency Home Repair Program

Provides emergency repair grants for owner-occupied households in Chesapeake with income at or below 50% AMI. Addresses ...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Chesapeake ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants to income-qualified Chesapeake homeowners with disabilities for accessibility modifications including ra...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $12,000 grant

Chesapeake Senior Home Repair Program

Provides home repair grants to low-income senior homeowners age 62+ in Chesapeake for critical repairs and accessibility...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 rebate

Chesapeake Water Lateral Replacement Program

Provides rebates to Chesapeake homeowners for replacing deteriorated or leaking private water service laterals. Program ...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 forgivable loan

Chesapeake Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Provides forgivable loans to income-qualified Chesapeake homeowners for repairing or replacing failed private sewer late...

Home Repair
Average $8,500 in energy improvements

Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by the state to reduce energy costs for low-income Virginia househo...

Weatherization
Up to $40,000 loan at 1% interest

Virginia Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest home improvement loans up to $40,000 at 1% interest for moderate-income Virginia homeowners. May be combine...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 grant

Virginia Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation Program

Provides grants to very low-income Virginia homeowners to install or repair indoor plumbing facilities and eliminate hea...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard abatement

Virginia Lead-Safe Homes Program

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard reduction services to Virginia homes built before 1978 with children under...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

Provides grants up to $10,000 for homeowners age 62+ and very low-interest loans up to $27,500 for very low-income homeo...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Provides grants to veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Provides grants to veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home for accessibilit...

Veterans
Up to $800 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for Dominion Energy electric customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps. Rebate amounts vary by...

Energy
$150 discounted tune-up

Dominion Energy HVAC Tune-Up Program

Provides discounted HVAC tune-ups for Dominion Energy customers to improve system efficiency and reduce energy costs. Pr...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Dominion Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates for Dominion Energy electric customers who add insulation to attics, walls, or crawl spaces. Rebate amount varie...

Weatherization
Up to $600 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for Dominion Energy electric customers who install qualifying ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Hea...

Energy
$85 instant rebate

Dominion Energy Smart Thermostat Program

Instant rebates on qualifying smart thermostats purchased through Dominion Energy's online marketplace. Smart thermostat...

Energy
Performance-based solar credits

Dominion Energy Residential Solar Purchase Program

Program allowing Dominion Energy customers to sell the renewable energy credits from their rooftop solar installations. ...

Solar/Renewable
100% property tax exemption on solar value

Virginia Solar Energy Equipment Property Tax Exemption

Virginia state law exempts certified solar energy equipment, facilities, and devices from local property taxes. This exe...

Solar/Renewable
30% federal tax credit

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) provides a 30% tax credit for solar photovoltaic systems installed on residential pr...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $2,500 rebate

Chesapeake Residential Stormwater Rebate Program

Provides rebates to Chesapeake homeowners who install qualifying stormwater management best practices such as rain garde...

Disaster
Up to $24,999 per unit

Virginia HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by Virginia DHCD to support owner-occupied rehabilitation for low-income households. Gra...

Home Repair
Free virtual energy audit

Dominion Energy Virtual Home Energy Assessment

Free online home energy assessment for Dominion Energy customers provides personalized recommendations to reduce energy ...

Weatherization
Up to 100% tax exemption

Chesapeake Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled

Provides real estate tax relief for Chesapeake residents age 65+ or permanently disabled with limited income and net wor...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $600 cooling assistance

Virginia Energy Assistance Program (Cooling)

Provides one-time cooling assistance to eligible Virginia households during summer months. Priority given to households ...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Chesapeake, VA?

The directory includes 29 possible-program records associated with Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake classified?

Our classifier labels 18 records as grants, 3 as forgivable loans, and 7 as rebates in Chesapeake. 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 Chesapeake?

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.