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.
Types of help in this city
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 24 | 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 | 3 | 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...
Durham Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Provides major home rehabilitation for low-income owner-occupied households in Durham. Forgivable loan after 5 years of ...
Durham Emergency Home Repair Grant
Provides emergency repairs for very-low income homeowners facing immediate health and safety threats. Grant does not req...
Durham Home Accessibility Modification Program
Provides grants for accessibility modifications to help seniors and persons with disabilities remain safely in their hom...
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 ...
North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program
Federal DOE-funded weatherization program administered statewide to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Servi...
Duke Energy Heat Pump Rebate Program
Rebate for installation of qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pump systems in Duke Energy Progress service territo...
Duke Energy Smart Saver Home Energy Assessment
Comprehensive home energy assessment with instant rebates on energy-saving upgrades including LED bulbs, smart thermosta...
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 ...
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...
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...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their accessibility needs. ...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Assists veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to meet accessibility needs. For veterans w...
North Carolina Lead-Safe Homes Program
Statewide program providing free lead testing and hazard reduction services for homes built before 1978 with children un...
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...
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...
North Carolina Homeowner Assistance Fund
Federal HAF program providing mortgage payment assistance, property tax/insurance payment help, and home repair assistan...
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...
Duke Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for residential customers who install qualifying ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Rebate amount is ...
NC Crisis Intervention Program (Energy Assistance)
Emergency assistance with home heating and cooling bills for low-income households facing utility disconnection or lack ...
Habitat for Humanity Durham Critical Home Repair
Provides critical home repairs for low-income Durham County homeowners including roof repairs, plumbing, electrical, HVA...
Duke Energy Income-Qualified Weatherization
Free energy-efficiency improvements for income-qualified Duke Energy customers. Services include attic insulation, air s...
Rebuilding Together Triangle Critical Repairs
Nonprofit providing free critical home repairs for low-income seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities in Durham...
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...
Durham County Septic Tank Repair Program
Financial assistance for low-income Durham County homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems. Amount of assi...
Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit
Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of residential solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage installed for ...
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...
Durham HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Federal HOME funds used for major home rehabilitation for income-eligible Durham homeowners. Forgivable loan for essenti...
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...
Durham Stormwater Flood Mitigation Assistance
Financial assistance for homeowners experiencing chronic flooding or drainage problems on private property. City provide...
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...
Durham Historic Preservation Property Tax Deferral
Property tax deferral for qualified historic properties undergoing substantial rehabilitation. Approved properties recei...
Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
Federal tax credit for energy-efficient home improvements including windows ($600), doors ($500), insulation/air sealing...
NC Manufactured Home Replacement Assistance
Low-interest loans to help moderate-income homeowners replace older manufactured homes with newer, more energy-efficient...
Durham County Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion
Property tax exclusion for honorably discharged North Carolina veterans who are 100% permanently and totally disabled. E...
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