Home Improvement Grants in Newport.

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

The Newport, RI directory shows 24 cataloged resources. Of those, 18 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 18 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 3 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 10 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
Grants13Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans0Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates4Eligible 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 home

Rhode Island Weatherization Assistance Program

Federal WAP program administered by Rhode Island to provide free energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified hou...

Weatherization
Up to $30,000 low-interest loan

RIHousing Accessible Home Modification Loan

Low-interest loans for Rhode Island homeowners to make accessibility modifications for household members with disabiliti...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Newport Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded lead hazard control for pre-1978 Newport homes with children under age 6 or pregnant women. Services include ...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Newport Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs to owner-occupied homes in Newport. Covers code violations, structura...

Home Repair
Free lead remediation services

Rhode Island Lead Hazard Mitigation Program

State-funded program to eliminate lead hazards in Rhode Island homes built before 1978 where a child under 6 has elevate...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 rebate

Rhode Island Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for installation of ductless and ducted heat pump systems in Rhode Island homes. Incentive amounts vary based on...

Energy
Up to $8,000 rebate

Rhode Island Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates for attic, wall, and basement insulation plus air sealing services in Rhode Island homes. Income-eligible househ...

Weatherization
Up to $6,000 solar incentive

Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund Solar Incentive

State incentive for residential solar photovoltaic installations in Rhode Island. Provides upfront incentive payment bas...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA grants up to $10,000 and loans up to $40,000 for very-low-income homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas near Ne...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to construct, purchase, or modify a home for accessibi...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to meet accessibility needs. Covers mo...

Veterans
Up to $10,000 grant

Rhode Island Senior Home Repair Grant

Grant program for Rhode Island homeowners age 60+ to make critical home repairs that allow aging in place safely. Covers...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Newport Water & Sewer Lateral Assistance

Grant assistance for income-qualified Newport homeowners to repair or replace failing water and sewer lateral lines on p...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 matching grant

Newport Historic Preservation Matching Grant

Matching grant for historically appropriate exterior restoration work on properties in Newport's historic districts. Fun...

Historic
Up to $1,000 rebate

Rhode Island Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for replacing electric or oil water heaters with energy-efficient heat pump water heaters in Rhode Island homes. ...

Energy
Up to $6,000 emergency grant

Rhode Island Emergency Heating System Replacement

Emergency heating system replacement for Rhode Island households facing heating emergencies during winter months. Provid...

Emergency
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Rhode Island HOME Investment Partnerships

Federal HOME funds administered by Rhode Island Housing for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Covers m...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 low-interest loan

Rhode Island Septic System Loan Program

Low-interest loans for Rhode Island homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems. Loans up to $30,000 at below...

Home Repair
Up to $500 in rebates

Rhode Island Energy ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate

Rebates for purchasing ENERGY STAR certified appliances including refrigerators, clothes washers, dryers, and dishwasher...

Energy
Up to $75,000 for disaster repairs

Rhode Island Storm Recovery Home Repair

CDBG Disaster Recovery funds for unmet needs following major storms and federally declared disasters. Assists low-to-mod...

Disaster

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Newport, RI?

The directory includes 18 possible-program records associated with Newport, 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 Newport classified?

Our classifier labels 13 records as grants, 0 as forgivable loans, and 4 as rebates in Newport. 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 Newport?

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.