Home Improvement Grants in San Rafael.

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

The San Rafael, CA directory shows 25 cataloged resources. Of those, 25 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 25 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 5 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
Grants16Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans1Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates7Eligible 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 $10,000 grant

San Rafael CDBG Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repairs for owner-occupied households in San Rafael with income at or below 50% AMI. Covers crit...

Emergency
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

San Rafael Home Rehabilitation Loan Program

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

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

San Rafael ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides accessibility modifications for disabled or senior residents in owner-occupied San Rafael homes. Includes ramps...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $5,000

San Rafael Sewer Lateral Repair Grant

Provides financial assistance for low-income homeowners to repair or replace private sewer laterals from the home to the...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 rebate

Marin Clean Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Provides rebates for installation of energy-efficient electric heat pumps to replace gas furnaces and air conditioners. ...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

Marin Clean Energy EV Charger Rebate

Provides rebates for installation of Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations at single-family and multi-family proper...

Energy
Up to $2,000 rebate

Marin Clean Energy Battery Storage Rebate

Provides rebates for installation of home battery storage systems that pair with solar panels or provide backup power du...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $6,000 in rebates

BayREN Home+ Energy Efficiency Rebates

Provides comprehensive energy efficiency rebates for home weatherization upgrades including insulation, air sealing, HVA...

Weatherization
Varies by system size

California Solar Initiative (CSI)

Provides incentives for installation of solar photovoltaic systems on residential and commercial properties. Combines wi...

Solar/Renewable
Free weatherization services

California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Provides free comprehensive weatherization services for income-qualified households including insulation, air sealing, f...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard assessment and abatement

California Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Provides free lead hazard assessment, testing, and abatement services for homes with children under 6 or pregnant women ...

Home Repair
Grant up to $10,000

Marin County ADA Home Modification Grant

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to help disabled residents remain safely in their homes. Covers ramps, l...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by appliance and measure

PG&E Energy Efficiency Rebates

Provides rebates for energy-efficient appliances and home improvements including HVAC systems, water heaters, insulation...

Energy
20-35% bill discount

PG&E CARE/FERA Discount Program

Provides monthly bill discounts of 20-35% for income-qualified PG&E customers. CARE offers deeper discounts for househol...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

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

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Provides grants to veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their ne...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Provides grants to veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home they or a family member live in....

Veterans
Grant up to $8,000

Marin County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides emergency and minor home repair grants for senior homeowners age 62+ in Marin County. Covers health and safety ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $3,000 rebate

California Earthquake Authority Brace + Bolt

Provides rebates to help homeowners retrofit older homes to better withstand earthquakes. Covers bolting houses to their...

Disaster
Grant up to $5,000

California Fair Housing Accessibility Grants

Provides grants to assist disabled individuals with accessibility modifications in rental or owned housing. Covers ramps...

Seniors & Disability
Rebate up to $2,000

Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Home Hardening

Provides rebates for home hardening improvements that reduce wildfire risk, including ember-resistant vents, fire-rated ...

Disaster

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Frequently asked questions

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

The directory includes 25 possible-program records associated with San Rafael, 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 San Rafael classified?

Our classifier labels 16 records as grants, 1 as forgivable loans, and 7 as rebates in San Rafael. 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 San Rafael?

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.