Home Improvement Grants in Marion.

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

The Marion, NC directory shows 25 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 6 senior-related records, 3 veteran-related records, and 8 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 typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants14Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans3Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates2Eligible 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 $8,000 per household

North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally-funded weatherization program administered locally by Isothermal Planning and Development Commission. Reduces ...

Weatherization
Up to $45,000 deferred loan

NC Housing Finance Agency Home Rehabilitation Program

Provides deferred-payment, forgivable loans to income-eligible homeowners for essential home repairs and improvements. L...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older in rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Does not need ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $1,200 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Rebate

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

Energy
Free assessment plus instant upgrades

Duke Energy Home Energy House Call

Free in-home energy assessment for Duke Energy customers. Includes free installation of LED bulbs, programmable thermost...

Energy
Rebates up to $450

Duke Energy Smart Saver Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for multiple home energy efficiency improvements including insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, windows, and w...

Energy
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

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home in which they will live. For vet...

Veterans
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Marion City CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded comprehensive rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes in Marion city limits. Addresses code violations, heal...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Marion City Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grants for very low-income owner-occupants in Marion facing immediate health and safety threats. Covers...

Emergency
Up to $12,000 grant

McDowell County Accessibility Modification Program

Provides accessibility modifications for McDowell County residents with documented disabilities. Includes wheelchair ram...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard remediation

North Carolina Lead-Based Paint Hazard Program

State and HUD-funded lead hazard reduction for eligible homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Priority give...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

North Carolina Seniors' Home Repair Grant

Emergency home repair grants for North Carolina residents age 65+ with critical safety and accessibility needs. Administ...

Seniors & Disability
Deferred loan up to $50,000

North Carolina HOME Rehabilitation Program

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds administered by NC Housing Finance Agency for substantial rehabilitat...

Home Repair
Varies by damage and need

NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency Hurricane Assistance

State-administered disaster recovery programs using CDBG-DR funds for homeowners affected by federally-declared disaster...

Disaster
Up to $5,000 grant

Marion Water Sewer Lateral Assistance

Assistance for low-income Marion homeowners to repair or replace private sewer or water laterals connecting home to city...

Home Repair
Bill credits for solar generation

Duke Energy Net Metering and Incentives

Net metering allows Duke Energy customers with solar panels to receive bill credits for excess electricity sent to the g...

Solar/Renewable
30% tax credit through 2032

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar panel systems (and battery storage if charged by solar) installed f...

Solar/Renewable
Exempt up to $45,000 assessed value

North Carolina Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for North Carolina veterans with 100% permanent and total disability rating from the VA. Exempts ...

Property Tax Relief
Exclude up to $31,000 in value (2024)

North Carolina Elderly or Disabled Exclusion

North Carolina property tax exclusion for homeowners age 65+ or totally and permanently disabled with income below state...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

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

The directory includes 21 possible-program records associated with Marion, 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 Marion classified?

Our classifier labels 14 records as grants, 3 as forgivable loans, and 2 as rebates in Marion. 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 Marion?

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.