Home Improvement Grants in Newton.

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

The Newton, NC directory shows 24 cataloged resources. Of those, 20 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 20 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 6 senior-related records, 3 veteran-related records, and 7 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
Grants15Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans3Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates1Eligible 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 in weatherization services

North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally funded program providing free weatherization services to income-qualified households in Newton and Catawba Cou...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

NC Housing Finance Agency Essential Single-Family Repair Program

Provides forgivable loans to low-income homeowners for essential repairs including roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, ...

Home Repair
Up to $1,200 rebate

Duke Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Duke Energy customers in Newton can receive rebates for installing qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps. Rebate amounts...

Energy
Free assessment plus up to $300 in products

Duke Energy Smart Saver Home Energy Assessment

Free in-home energy assessment for Duke Energy customers including LED bulbs, faucet aerators, and low-flow showerheads ...

Energy
Up to $450 rebate

Duke Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for Duke Energy customers who install qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters or heat pump water heate...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

USDA grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety haz...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans (1%) up to $40,000 for low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Catawba County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans to low-income homeowners in unincorporated Catawba County and participati...

Home Repair
Grant up to $8,000

Catawba County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant assistance for very low-income homeowners facing urgent health and safety hazards including failing HVAC...

Emergency
Free lead hazard reduction

North Carolina Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under age...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to construct or modify a home for wheelchair acc...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for accessibility. May be used for entran...

Veterans
Forgivable loan up to $40,000

NC Housing Finance Agency HOME Rehabilitation Program

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds administered through NC Housing Finance Agency for major home rehabil...

Home Repair
Grant up to $20,000

Catawba County ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program for homeowners with disabilities or seniors requiring accessibility modifications to age in place. Covers ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $1,000 rebate

Duke Energy Solar Rebate Program

Rebates for Duke Energy residential customers who install qualifying solar photovoltaic systems. Rebate calculated based...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $31,000 exclusion from assessed value

North Carolina Elderly/Disabled Homestead Exclusion

State property tax exclusion for homeowners age 65 or older, or totally and permanently disabled, with income below stat...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $45,000 exclusion from assessed value

North Carolina Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion

Property tax exclusion for disabled veterans with service-connected disability ratings of 100% or totally and permanentl...

Property Tax Relief
Free weatherization services up to $6,000

Duke Energy Income-Qualified Weatherization Plus

Free comprehensive weatherization and energy efficiency services for income-qualified Duke Energy customers. Includes in...

Weatherization
Grant up to $8,000

NC Housing Finance Agency Seniors First Home Repair Grant

Grant program for homeowners age 55 and older to address essential home repairs and accessibility modifications that ena...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $10,000

Catawba County Septic Repair Assistance Program

Grant assistance for low-income homeowners with failing septic systems that pose health hazards. Covers repair or replac...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

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

The directory includes 20 possible-program records associated with Newton, 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 Newton classified?

Our classifier labels 15 records as grants, 3 as forgivable loans, and 1 as rebates in Newton. 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 Newton?

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.