Home Improvement Grants in Dover.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Dover, DE. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Dover, DE directory shows 24 cataloged resources. Of those, 24 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 24 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 6 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 12 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 | 6 | 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...
Delaware State Housing Authority Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Provides forgivable loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners in Dover for major home repairs and accessibility impro...
Delaware Weatherization Assistance Program
Free weatherization services for income-eligible Dover households to reduce energy costs. Services include insulation, a...
DSHA Accessibility Modification Program
Provides grants to Dover homeowners with disabilities for accessibility modifications such as ramps, widened doorways, a...
Delaware Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Free lead hazard assessment and remediation for Dover homes built before 1978 with children under age 6 or pregnant wome...
Delmarva Power Heat Pump Rebate
Rebate for Dover customers who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps. Air-source heat pumps qualify for $500-$1,...
Delmarva Power Insulation Rebate
Rebate for Dover homeowners who add insulation to attics, walls, or crawl spaces. Requires a home energy audit and use o...
Delmarva Power Smart Thermostat Rebate
Rebate for Dover customers who purchase and install a qualifying smart thermostat. Device must be Wi-Fi enabled and ENER...
Delmarva Power LED Lighting Rebate
Instant discounts on ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs at participating retailers in Dover. Discounts applied at checkout,...
Delaware Green Energy Program Solar Rebate
Rebate for Dover homeowners who install residential solar photovoltaic systems. Rebate amount is $0.50 per watt up to $3...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program
Provides loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Dover to repair, improve, or modern...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet accessibility needs. Availa...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Helps Dover veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home in which they reside or wi...
City of Dover Emergency Home Repair Grant
Provides emergency home repairs for owner-occupied households in Dover city limits with income at or below 50% AMI. Cove...
Dover Sewer Lateral Repair Grant
Assists Dover homeowners with repairing or replacing failing private sewer lateral lines from the home to the city main....
Delaware Senior School Property Tax Credit
Provides an annual property tax credit to Delaware homeowners age 65 or older, or permanently disabled. Credit amount is...
Delaware Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Helps low-income Dover households pay heating and cooling bills. Priority given to households with seniors 60+, young ch...
Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Provides 30% state tax credit (plus 20% federal credit available) for substantial rehabilitation of income-producing his...
Delaware HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Federal HOME funds administered by DSHA for owner-occupied rehabilitation in Dover. Provides forgivable loans for major ...
Delmarva Power Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for Dover customers who install ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Must meet efficiency requirements....
Delaware Septic System Repair Loan
Forgivable loan for Dover-area homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems. Loan forgiven after 5 years of co...
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