Home Improvement Grants in Richmond.

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

The Richmond, CA directory shows 23 cataloged resources. Of those, 23 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 23 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 4 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 12 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
Grants17Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans1Forgiveness 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 $35,000 forgivable loan

Richmond CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs and rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes in Richmond. Loan...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Richmond Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repair grants for owner-occupied households in Richmond with income at or below 50% AMI. Covers ...

Emergency
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Richmond ADA Home Modification Program

Provides accessibility modifications for owner-occupied homes in Richmond where a household member has a documented disa...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 rebate

Richmond Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Rebate program for Richmond property owners who repair or replace failing sewer laterals on private property. Reimburses...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by California that provides free energy efficiency improvements for...

Weatherization
Up to $5,500 in rebates

PG&E Energy Upgrade California

Comprehensive home energy upgrade program offering rebates for qualifying improvements that reduce natural gas and elect...

Energy
Up to $3,000 rebate

PG&E Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Richmond homeowners who install qualifying electric heat pump systems for space heating and cooling. Higher r...

Energy
Free home energy improvements

PG&E Energy Savings Assistance (ESA)

Free energy-saving improvements for income-qualified PG&E customers in Richmond. Services include attic insulation, caul...

Energy
Incentives vary by system size

California Solar Initiative (CSI) Program

State solar rebate program available to Richmond homeowners installing solar PV systems. Federal Investment Tax Credit (...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program providing low-interest loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ ...

Seniors & Disability
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 to meet adaptive n...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for accessibility. Available to Richmond...

Veterans
Up to $12,000 in weatherization services

Contra Costa Weatherization Program

County-administered weatherization program providing free energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified Richmond r...

Weatherization
Up to $5,000 grant

Contra Costa Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for low-income seniors age 62+ in Richmond to complete minor home repairs and safety modifications. Covers...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $40,000 grant

Rebuild California Home Hardening Program

State program providing grants for home hardening improvements to reduce wildfire and disaster risks. Available to Richm...

Disaster
Up to $3,000 grant

California Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program

State program providing grants to help Richmond homeowners retrofit older wood-frame houses to better withstand earthqua...

Disaster
Financing up to 100% of project cost

CaliforniaFIRST PACE Financing

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing available to Richmond homeowners for energy efficiency, renewable energy...

Energy
Up to $15,000 grant

California Lead-Safe Housing Grant

State-funded lead hazard reduction program for Richmond homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or pregnant women....

Home Repair
Up to $20,000 grant

California First Responder Home Hardening Grant

Grant program for California first responders (firefighters, law enforcement, emergency medical personnel) to harden the...

Disaster

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Frequently asked questions

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

The directory includes 23 possible-program records associated with Richmond, 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 Richmond classified?

Our classifier labels 17 records as grants, 1 as forgivable loans, and 4 as rebates in Richmond. 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 Richmond?

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.