Home Improvement Grants in Rochester.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Rochester, MN. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Rochester, MN directory shows 26 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 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 type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 12 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 3 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 8 | 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...
Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Free weatherization services including insulation, air sealing, furnace repair/replacement, and water heater upgrades fo...
Minnesota Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
Low-interest deferred loan for major home repairs and improvements for owner-occupied households. Loans may be partially...
Rochester Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs to correct code violations and health/safety hazards. Loan forgiven a...
Rochester Emergency Home Repair Program
Emergency repair grant for income-eligible homeowners facing urgent health and safety issues. Covers repairs that pose i...
Rochester Home Accessibility Modification Program
Forgivable loan for accessibility modifications such as ramps, grab bars, widened doorways, accessible bathrooms, and li...
Rochester Lead Hazard Control Program
HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under 6. Free testing, risk assess...
Rochester Sewer Lateral Loan Program
Low-interest loan to repair or replace private sewer laterals from home to public main. Loan repaid through property tax...
Rochester Public Utilities HVAC Rebate Program
Rebates for high-efficiency heating and cooling systems including air-source heat pumps, central AC, and furnaces. Pre-a...
RPU Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Must be installed by licensed contractor and meet program spec...
RPU Smart Thermostat Rebate
Rebate for ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats. Limit of two thermostats per household. Available to all RPU electri...
RPU Home Insulation Rebate
Rebate for attic, wall, or basement insulation improvements. Energy audit recommended before application. Rebate based o...
CenterPoint Energy Furnace Rebate
Rebate for high-efficiency natural gas furnaces (95% AFUE or higher). Must be installed by licensed contractor. Availabl...
CenterPoint Energy Boiler Rebate
Rebate for high-efficiency natural gas boilers (95% AFUE or higher). Must be installed by licensed contractor. Available...
CenterPoint Energy Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for ENERGY STAR certified natural gas water heaters. Must meet minimum efficiency requirements (0.67 UEF or highe...
RPU SolarSense Solar Rebate Program
Rebate for residential solar photovoltaic systems. Incentive is $0.25 per watt DC for systems up to 40 kW. Pre-approval ...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant & Loan
Federal grants (up to $7,500) and loans (up to $20,000 at 1% interest) for very low-income homeowners to repair, improve...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to purchase or construct an adapted home, or modify an ex...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they reside, or ...
Olmsted County Senior Chore Services
Minor home maintenance and yard work services for seniors age 60+ who are unable to perform tasks themselves and lack fa...
Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Helps low-income Minnesota households pay for home heating costs and year-round energy bills. Benefit amount based on ho...
Minnesota Crisis Furnace Repair Program
Emergency assistance for low-income households facing a heating crisis due to furnace failure or broken heating equipmen...
Minnesota Housing Fix-Up Fund
Affordable home improvement loan with competitive rates for repairs, accessibility improvements, or energy efficiency up...
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