Home Improvement Grants in Durham.

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

The Durham, NC directory shows 38 cataloged resources. Of those, 31 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 31 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 9 senior-related records, 4 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 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

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Funding typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants24Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans2Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates3Eligible 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
Forgivable loan up to $40,000

Durham Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home rehabilitation for low-income owner-occupied households in Durham. Forgivable loan after 5 years of ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Durham Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repairs for very-low income homeowners facing immediate health and safety threats. Grant does not req...

Emergency
Up to $25,000 grant

Durham Home Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to help seniors and persons with disabilities remain safely in their hom...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Durham Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in Durham County homes built before 1978 with children under 6 ...

Home Repair
Up to $9,500 in weatherization

North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program

Federal DOE-funded weatherization program administered statewide to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Servi...

Weatherization
Up to $1,200 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for installation of qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pump systems in Duke Energy Progress service territo...

Energy
Up to $1,000 in instant rebates

Duke Energy Smart Saver Home Energy Assessment

Comprehensive home energy assessment with instant rebates on energy-saving upgrades including LED bulbs, smart thermosta...

Energy
Up to $3,500 rebate

Duke Energy Solar Rebate Program

Rebate for residential rooftop solar photovoltaic system installations. Rebate is $0.50 per watt DC for systems up to 7 ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 loan

NC Housing Finance Agency Community Partners Loan Pool

Affordable home repair loans for low-to-moderate income homeowners statewide. Interest rates start at 3.99% with flexibl...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

USDA grants up to $10,000 for very-low income seniors (62+) to remove health and safety hazards, plus loans up to $20,00...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their accessibility needs. ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Assists veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to meet accessibility needs. For veterans w...

Veterans
Free lead testing and remediation

North Carolina Lead-Safe Homes Program

Statewide program providing free lead testing and hazard reduction services for homes built before 1978 with children un...

Home Repair
Varies by income and property value

Durham County Elderly/Disabled Property Tax Relief

Property tax exclusion for Durham County homeowners age 65+ or totally and permanently disabled with income below $37,20...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $5,000 assistance

Durham Water and Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Financial assistance for low-income homeowners to repair or replace failing private sewer laterals. City covers up to 50...

Home Repair
Up to $40,000 assistance

North Carolina Homeowner Assistance Fund

Federal HAF program providing mortgage payment assistance, property tax/insurance payment help, and home repair assistan...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Durham County Senior Home Repair Grant

Emergency home repair grants for Durham County seniors age 60+ with low income. Addresses critical health and safety iss...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $750 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for residential customers who install qualifying ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Rebate amount is ...

Energy
Up to $600 emergency utility assistance

NC Crisis Intervention Program (Energy Assistance)

Emergency assistance with home heating and cooling bills for low-income households facing utility disconnection or lack ...

Energy
Up to $10,000 in repairs

Habitat for Humanity Durham Critical Home Repair

Provides critical home repairs for low-income Durham County homeowners including roof repairs, plumbing, electrical, HVA...

Home Repair
Free weatherization services

Duke Energy Income-Qualified Weatherization

Free energy-efficiency improvements for income-qualified Duke Energy customers. Services include attic insulation, air s...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 in free repairs

Rebuilding Together Triangle Critical Repairs

Nonprofit providing free critical home repairs for low-income seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities in Durham...

Seniors & Disability
35% state tax credit (max $10,500)

North Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit

North Carolina offers a 35% state tax credit for residential solar PV installations, capped at $10,500. Credit may be ca...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $7,500 assistance

Durham County Septic Tank Repair Program

Financial assistance for low-income Durham County homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems. Amount of assi...

Home Repair
30% federal tax credit

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of residential solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage installed for ...

Solar/Renewable
Defer all property taxes

North Carolina Property Tax Deferral Program

Allows qualified homeowners age 65+ with income below $55,050 to defer property taxes until the property is sold or owne...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Durham HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds used for major home rehabilitation for income-eligible Durham homeowners. Forgivable loan for essenti...

Home Repair
Up to $1,200 rebate

Duke Energy EV Charger & Panel Upgrade Rebate

Rebate for Duke Energy customers who install Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment. Includes up to $600 for charge...

Energy
Up to $15,000 assistance

Durham Stormwater Flood Mitigation Assistance

Financial assistance for homeowners experiencing chronic flooding or drainage problems on private property. City provide...

Disaster
Up to $500 for tree planting

Durham Tree Save & Street Tree Program

Cost-share program providing 50% reimbursement (up to $500) for planting approved shade trees in residential yards or ri...

Energy
50% property tax deferral for 15 years

Durham Historic Preservation Property Tax Deferral

Property tax deferral for qualified historic properties undergoing substantial rehabilitation. Approved properties recei...

Historic
Up to $3,200 annual tax credit

Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

Federal tax credit for energy-efficient home improvements including windows ($600), doors ($500), insulation/air sealing...

Energy
Up to $35,000 loan

NC Manufactured Home Replacement Assistance

Low-interest loans to help moderate-income homeowners replace older manufactured homes with newer, more energy-efficient...

Home Repair
Up to $45,000 assessed value exclusion

Durham County Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion

Property tax exclusion for honorably discharged North Carolina veterans who are 100% permanently and totally disabled. E...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Durham, NC?

The directory includes 31 possible-program records associated with Durham, 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 Durham classified?

Our classifier labels 24 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 3 as rebates in Durham. 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 Durham?

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.