Home Improvement Grants in Portsmouth.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Portsmouth, VA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Portsmouth, VA directory shows 25 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 7 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 type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 16 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 4 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 3 | 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...
Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded program providing free weatherization improvements to low-income households in Portsmouth. Services inc...
Portsmouth Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
City of Portsmouth program providing major home rehabilitation assistance to low-income owner-occupants. Forgivable loan...
Portsmouth Emergency Home Repair Program
Provides emergency repair grants for owner-occupied homes in Portsmouth facing immediate health or safety hazards. Cover...
Portsmouth Accessibility Modification Program
Provides grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Portsmouth for residents with disabilities or...
Portsmouth Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance
Provides financial assistance to Portsmouth homeowners for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals. Forgivable l...
Dominion Energy Heat Pump Rebate
Rebate for Portsmouth residents served by Dominion Energy who install high-efficiency heat pump systems. Rebate amount v...
Dominion Energy Insulation and Air Sealing Rebate
Rebate program for Portsmouth homeowners who add insulation or air sealing improvements to their homes. Must complete en...
Dominion Energy Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for Portsmouth homeowners who install high-efficiency electric heat pump water heaters. Rebate amount varies by t...
Dominion Energy Net Metering for Solar
Net metering program for Portsmouth homeowners with rooftop solar systems. Excess electricity generated is credited to y...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan
Low-interest loan for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Portsmouth to repair, improve, or moderniz...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant
Grant for very low-income seniors (62+) in eligible rural areas near Portsmouth to remove health and safety hazards. Cov...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home i...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home where the vetera...
Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
State tax credit for rehabilitation of owner-occupied historic homes in Portsmouth's designated historic districts. Prov...
Portsmouth Senior Real Estate Tax Relief
Property tax relief for Portsmouth homeowners age 65 and older or permanently disabled with limited income and net worth...
Portsmouth HOME Investment Program
Federally funded HOME program providing rehabilitation assistance to low-income Portsmouth homeowners. Forgivable loan c...
Virginia Housing Accessibility and Rehabilitation Program
Low-interest loan program for moderate-income Portsmouth homeowners to make home repairs, accessibility modifications, o...
Dominion Energy Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency
Free energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified Portsmouth residents served by Dominion Energy. Includes LED bulbs,...
Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)
Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing solar panels and battery storage systems on Portsmouth homes. ...
Portsmouth Senior Home Repair Assistance
Grant program specifically for Portsmouth homeowners age 60 and older to address critical home repairs. Covers emergency...
Portsmouth Window Replacement Assistance
Provides assistance to Portsmouth homeowners for replacement of old, inefficient windows with ENERGY STAR rated units. F...
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