Home Improvement Grants in Wilmington.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Wilmington, DE. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Wilmington, DE directory shows 34 cataloged resources. Of those, 31 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 31 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 8 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 16 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 21 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 1 | 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...
Delaware Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally-funded weatherization program providing free energy efficiency upgrades to income-qualified Delaware household...
DSHA Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Deferred-payment loan program for major home repairs to Delaware owner-occupied homes. Loan is deferred (0% interest, no...
Wilmington Emergency Home Repair Program
CDBG-funded grant for emergency home repairs that pose immediate health or safety threats to low-income Wilmington homeo...
Delaware Healthy Homes Lead Hazard Reduction
HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard reduction services to Delaware homes built before 1978 where children unde...
Delmarva Power Heat Pump Rebate
Rebate for qualifying electric heat pump installations in Delmarva Power service territory. Incentivizes efficient heati...
Delmarva Power Home Insulation Rebate
Rebate for attic and wall insulation upgrades performed by qualified contractors in Delmarva Power service territory. Re...
Delmarva Power Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for energy-efficient electric heat pump water heaters installed in Delmarva Power service territory. Replaces con...
Delmarva Power Appliance Rebate Program
Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified appliances including refrigerators, dishwashers, and clothes washers. Encourages repla...
Wilmington Accessibility Modification Program
CDBG-funded grant for ADA accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Wilmington. Includes wheelchair ramps, ...
Wilmington Senior Home Repair Program
Grant program for home repairs and weatherization improvements for Wilmington homeowners age 62 and older. Helps seniors...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
Low-interest loans and grants for very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Wilmington to repair, improve,...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to accommodate their disa...
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 ...
Delaware Green Energy Program Solar Rebate
State rebate for residential solar photovoltaic installations in Delaware. Incentive is in addition to federal tax credi...
Energize Delaware Home Energy Audit
Comprehensive home energy audit for $50 (subsidized from typical $400 cost). Professional auditor identifies energy wast...
Wilmington Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Cost-sharing grant for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals for Wilmington homeowners. City covers up to 50% ...
Wilmington Lead Service Line Replacement Assistance
Assistance program to replace lead water service lines in Wilmington. Artesian Water replaces utility-owned portion; hom...
Delaware Senior School Property Tax Credit
Annual property tax credit of up to $500 for Delaware homeowners age 65 or older with income below $75,000. Credit reduc...
Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit
State tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for contributing historic properties in Delaware. Can...
Delaware Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Federally-funded heating and cooling assistance for low-income Delaware households. Provides direct payment to utility c...
Delaware Emergency Furnace Repair Program
Emergency heating system repair for low-income Delaware households during winter months. Covers furnace/boiler repairs u...
Delmarva Power Customer Assistance Program
Monthly discount on electric bills for income-qualified Delmarva Power customers. Provides 20-30% reduction in monthly c...
Artesian Water Low-Income Discount Program
Monthly discount on water bills for income-qualified Artesian Water customers in Wilmington area. Provides 25% reduction...
Delaware Forest Service Tree Rebate
Rebate for planting shade trees on residential properties in Delaware. Strategically placed trees can reduce summer cool...
Wilmington Stormwater Cistern Rebate
Rebate for installing rain barrels, cisterns, or other rainwater harvesting systems on Wilmington properties. Reduces st...
Delaware Radon Testing & Mitigation Assistance
Free radon test kits for all Delaware homeowners plus discounted radon mitigation system installation for low-income hou...
Delaware Asbestos Abatement Assistance
Free asbestos testing and professional referrals for Delaware homeowners concerned about asbestos in homes built before ...
Delaware Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
Free HUD-approved foreclosure prevention counseling for Delaware homeowners struggling with mortgage payments. Counselor...
New Castle County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
Forgivable loan for major home repairs to owner-occupied homes in unincorporated New Castle County (may include some Wil...
Delaware Community Solar Program
Subscribe to a share of a community solar project without installing panels on your roof. Receive credits on your electr...
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