Home Improvement Grants in Newport News.

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

The Newport News, VA directory shows 33 cataloged resources. Of those, 29 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 29 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 9 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 14 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
Grants20Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans4Forgiveness 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 $50,000 forgivable loan

Newport News Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides comprehensive home rehabilitation for low- and moderate-income owner-occupants in Newport News. Loan is forgive...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Newport News Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repairs for health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes in Newport News. Grant does not require...

Emergency
Up to $25,000 grant

Newport News ADA & Accessibility Modification Program

Funds accessibility modifications for owner-occupied homes in Newport News where a disabled or elderly resident requires...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Newport News Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in qualifying Newport News homes built before 1978 with children u...

Home Repair
Average $9,000 in energy improvements

Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program (Newport News)

Federally funded program administered by Virginia DHCD providing free weatherization services to low-income households i...

Weatherization
Up to $40,000 loan

Virginia Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for home repairs and improvements for moderate-income homeowners in Virginia. Available throug...

Home Repair
Up to $800 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for customers who install qualifying high-efficiency electric heat pumps in Newport News. Rebate amount varies by...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Dominion Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for Dominion Energy customers who add qualifying attic, wall, or crawlspace insulation in existing homes. Rebate ...

Weatherization
Up to $800 rebate

Dominion Energy Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for residential customers who install qualifying ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Rebate amounts va...

Energy
$85 instant rebate

Dominion Energy Smart Thermostat Program

Instant rebate on qualifying smart thermostats purchased through Dominion Energy's online marketplace. Customers receive...

Energy
Varies by production

Virginia Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)

Virginia homeowners who install solar panels can earn Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) for the electricity they pr...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit worth 30% of the total cost of installing a residential solar energy system. Credit can be claimed on...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Newport News to repair or impr...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their disability...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home they or a family member own to meet thei...

Veterans
Up to $45,000

Newport News HOME Investment Partnerships

Federal HOME funds administered by Newport News for rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Provides grants and deferred...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Newport News Senior Home Repair Program

Small repair grants for senior homeowners age 60+ in Newport News with limited incomes. Addresses minor but critical rep...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 forgivable loan

Newport News Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Forgivable loan program to assist homeowners with repair or replacement of private sewer laterals. Loan is forgiven afte...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 forgivable loan

Newport News Water Lateral Repair Program

Forgivable loan for repair or replacement of private water service lines from the meter to the home. Available to modera...

Home Repair
Up to $9,000 in free improvements

Hampton Roads Community Action Program Weatherization

Local delivery of Virginia's Weatherization Assistance Program in Newport News and surrounding Hampton Roads communities...

Weatherization
Varies by project scope

Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund

State funding for flood mitigation and resilience projects, including home elevation, flood-proofing, and buyouts. Newpo...

Disaster
Up to 75% of project cost

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (Newport News)

Federal funding for flood mitigation projects including home elevation, acquisition/buyout, and flood-proofing in Newpor...

Disaster
Up to 100% tax exemption

Newport News Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly & Disabled

Real estate tax relief for Newport News residents age 65+ or permanently disabled with net worth and income below progra...

Property Tax Relief
Defers property taxes

Newport News Real Estate Tax Deferral Program

Allows qualifying elderly or disabled homeowners in Newport News to defer payment of real estate taxes until property is...

Property Tax Relief
25% of qualified expenses

Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State tax credit equal to 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for owner-occupied historic homes in Virginia. Proper...

Historic
20% of qualified expenses

Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

Federal tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for income-producing historic properties. Recently ...

Historic
Up to $8,000 rebate

Federal ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade Rebate (Virginia)

Inflation Reduction Act rebates for whole-home energy efficiency upgrades that achieve at least 20% modeled energy savin...

Energy
Up to $14,000 rebate

Federal High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (Virginia)

Inflation Reduction Act point-of-sale rebates for qualifying electric appliances including heat pumps, heat pump water h...

Energy
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Provides heating and cooling assistance to income-eligible Virginia households through local departments of social servi...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

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

The directory includes 29 possible-program records associated with Newport News, 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 News classified?

Our classifier labels 20 records as grants, 4 as forgivable loans, and 4 as rebates in Newport News. 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 News?

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.