Home Improvement Grants in New Bern.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for New Bern, NC. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The New Bern, 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 5 senior-related records, 3 veteran-related records, and 11 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 | 17 | 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 | 0 | 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...
North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded weatherization program administered by the state to reduce energy costs for income-eligible households....
NC Housing Finance Agency Accessibility & Home Modification Loan
Low-interest loan program for accessibility modifications and essential home repairs for North Carolina homeowners. Loan...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
USDA program providing loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or mod...
New Bern Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded program providing major rehabilitation for income-eligible owner-occupied homes in New Bern. Loan is forgive...
New Bern Emergency Home Repair Program
Provides emergency repairs to address immediate health and safety hazards for very-low-income homeowners in New Bern. Gr...
New Bern Accessibility Modification Grant
CDBG grant program to make accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners with disabilities or elderly residents ...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabili...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they will reside...
Duke Energy Home Energy House Call
Free in-home energy assessment from Duke Energy including installation of energy-saving products such as LED bulbs, smar...
Duke Energy Heat Pump Rebate Program
Rebate for Duke Energy customers who install a qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pump system. Rebate amounts vary...
Duke Energy Smart Saver Heat Pump Tune-Up
Discounted heat pump tune-up service for Duke Energy customers. A qualified technician inspects and maintains your heat ...
Duke Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for Duke Energy customers who replace an existing electric water heater with an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump w...
North Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit
North Carolina offers a 35% state tax credit for residential solar installations, capped at $10,500. This credit can be ...
North Carolina HOME Program
Federally funded HOME program providing rehabilitation assistance for low-income homeowners. Typically structured as a f...
New Bern Historic Preservation Grant Program
Matching grant for exterior rehabilitation and restoration of historically significant properties in New Bern's local hi...
North Carolina Senior Property Tax Relief
North Carolina offers property tax relief programs for seniors age 65 and older, including the Elderly/Disabled Exclusio...
North Carolina Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion
North Carolina disabled veterans who are 100% disabled or receive benefits for total and permanent disability may exclud...
New Bern Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance
Assistance program for low-income homeowners to repair or replace failing private sewer laterals. Forgivable loan covers...
North Carolina Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
State income tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for income-producing historic properties, or o...
North Carolina Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
State program providing free lead testing for children, environmental investigations of homes with lead hazards, and cas...
Duke Energy Power Manager Thermostat Program
Duke Energy customers can receive a discounted Google Nest or ecobee smart thermostat for $85 (retail value $200+) plus ...
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