Home Improvement Grants in Novato.

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

The Novato, CA directory shows 24 cataloged resources. Of those, 24 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 24 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 4 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 2026-06-09. 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 loans2Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates6Eligible 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
Forgivable loan up to $50,000

Novato Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home repairs and rehabilitation for owner-occupied households in Novato with income at or below 80% AMI. ...

Home Repair
Grant up to $25,000

Novato Home Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to enable seniors and persons with disabilities to remain safely in thei...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $10,000

Novato Emergency Home Repair Program

Provides emergency repairs for owner-occupied households in Novato with income at or below 50% AMI. Covers urgent health...

Emergency
Free weatherization services (avg. $8,000 value)

California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded program administered by the state to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Services include in...

Weatherization
Rebates up to $8,500

PG&E Energy Upgrade California Program

Comprehensive whole-home energy upgrade program offering rebates for insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, HVAC upgrade...

Energy
Rebate up to $2,000

PG&E Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installing qualifying heat pump water heaters that reduce energy consumption by up to 60% compared to standar...

Energy
Rebate up to $3,000

PG&E Central Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for replacing old central air conditioning systems or installing new high-efficiency heat pumps. Higher rebates ...

Energy
Federal tax credit 30% + net metering

PG&E California Solar Initiative

Residential solar installation program with 30% federal Investment Tax Credit and net energy metering (NEM 3.0) through ...

Solar/Renewable
20-35% monthly bill discount

PG&E CARE and FERA Energy Discount Programs

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) provides a 20-35% discount on monthly gas and electric bills for income-qua...

Energy
Free lead inspection and remediation

Marin County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Provides free lead hazard inspections and case management for homes with children under 6 who have elevated blood lead l...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Marin County Senior Home Repair Program

Assists low-income homeowners age 62 and older with essential home repairs and modifications to enable them to age safel...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $3,000

California Earthquake Authority Seismic Retrofit Grant

Provides grants to retrofit older homes to better withstand earthquakes. Covers foundation bolting and cripple wall brac...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Provides loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize homes, ...

Home Repair
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 adaptive needs. Quali...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a home to meet mobility needs. Qualifying disabilities ...

Veterans
Rebates and services up to $5,000 value

CAL FIRE Home Hardening and Defensible Space Program

Provides funding and assistance to homeowners in high fire-hazard severity zones to harden homes against wildfire. Servi...

Disaster
Free solar installation for qualifying properties

California SOMAH Solar Program (Multi-Family)

Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) provides solar photovoltaic systems at no cost to qualifying affordable ...

Solar/Renewable
Rebate $200-$1,000 per kWh

California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

Provides rebates for installing battery energy storage systems that can provide backup power during outages. Standard re...

Solar/Renewable
Loan up to $5,000

Novato Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Provides low-interest or deferred loans to assist homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing private sewer later...

Home Repair
Rebates up to $2,000

Novato Water District Conservation Rebates

Offers rebates for water-efficient appliances and fixtures including high-efficiency toilets, clothes washers, smart irr...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Novato, CA?

The directory includes 24 possible-program records associated with Novato, 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 Novato classified?

Our classifier labels 15 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 6 as rebates in Novato. 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 Novato?

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.