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 typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants21Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans1Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates8Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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Showing all 34 resources (31 currently open or actionable repair-assistance records)
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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Delaware Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program providing free energy efficiency upgrades to income-qualified Delaware household...

Weatherization
Deferred loan up to $30,000

DSHA Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Deferred-payment loan program for major home repairs to Delaware owner-occupied homes. Loan is deferred (0% interest, no...

Home Repair
Grant up to $10,000

Wilmington Emergency Home Repair Program

CDBG-funded grant for emergency home repairs that pose immediate health or safety threats to low-income Wilmington homeo...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Delaware Healthy Homes Lead Hazard Reduction

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard reduction services to Delaware homes built before 1978 where children unde...

Home Repair
Up to $1,000 rebate

Delmarva Power Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for qualifying electric heat pump installations in Delmarva Power service territory. Incentivizes efficient heati...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Delmarva Power Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for attic and wall insulation upgrades performed by qualified contractors in Delmarva Power service territory. Re...

Weatherization
Up to $500 rebate

Delmarva Power Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for energy-efficient electric heat pump water heaters installed in Delmarva Power service territory. Replaces con...

Energy
Up to $150 per appliance

Delmarva Power Appliance Rebate Program

Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified appliances including refrigerators, dishwashers, and clothes washers. Encourages repla...

Energy
Grant up to $15,000

Wilmington Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grant for ADA accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Wilmington. Includes wheelchair ramps, ...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $8,000

Wilmington Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for home repairs and weatherization improvements for Wilmington homeowners age 62 and older. Helps seniors...

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

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,...

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

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...

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

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 ...

Veterans
Up to $3,000 rebate

Delaware Green Energy Program Solar Rebate

State rebate for residential solar photovoltaic installations in Delaware. Incentive is in addition to federal tax credi...

Solar/Renewable
Audit for $50

Energize Delaware Home Energy Audit

Comprehensive home energy audit for $50 (subsidized from typical $400 cost). Professional auditor identifies energy wast...

Energy
Grant up to $5,000

Wilmington Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Cost-sharing grant for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals for Wilmington homeowners. City covers up to 50% ...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 homeowner reimbursement

Wilmington Lead Service Line Replacement Assistance

Assistance program to replace lead water service lines in Wilmington. Artesian Water replaces utility-owned portion; hom...

Home Repair
Up to $500 annual tax credit

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...

Property Tax Relief
20% state tax credit

Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit

State tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for contributing historic properties in Delaware. Can...

Historic
Up to $1,200 annual benefit

Delaware Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Federally-funded heating and cooling assistance for low-income Delaware households. Provides direct payment to utility c...

Energy
Up to $500 emergency repair

Delaware Emergency Furnace Repair Program

Emergency heating system repair for low-income Delaware households during winter months. Covers furnace/boiler repairs u...

Emergency
20-30% monthly bill discount

Delmarva Power Customer Assistance Program

Monthly discount on electric bills for income-qualified Delmarva Power customers. Provides 20-30% reduction in monthly c...

Energy
25% monthly bill discount

Artesian Water Low-Income Discount Program

Monthly discount on water bills for income-qualified Artesian Water customers in Wilmington area. Provides 25% reduction...

Energy
Up to $75 per tree

Delaware Forest Service Tree Rebate

Rebate for planting shade trees on residential properties in Delaware. Strategically placed trees can reduce summer cool...

Energy
Up to $2,500 rebate

Wilmington Stormwater Cistern Rebate

Rebate for installing rain barrels, cisterns, or other rainwater harvesting systems on Wilmington properties. Reduces st...

Home Repair
Discount mitigation up to $1,500 off

Delaware Radon Testing & Mitigation Assistance

Free radon test kits for all Delaware homeowners plus discounted radon mitigation system installation for low-income hou...

Home Repair
Free testing and referrals

Delaware Asbestos Abatement Assistance

Free asbestos testing and professional referrals for Delaware homeowners concerned about asbestos in homes built before ...

Home Repair
Free counseling services

Delaware Foreclosure Prevention Counseling

Free HUD-approved foreclosure prevention counseling for Delaware homeowners struggling with mortgage payments. Counselor...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $25,000

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...

Home Repair
10-20% savings on electric bill

Delaware Community Solar Program

Subscribe to a share of a community solar project without installing panels on your roof. Receive credits on your electr...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Wilmington, DE?

The directory includes 31 possible-program records associated with Wilmington, 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 Wilmington classified?

Our classifier labels 21 records as grants, 1 as forgivable loans, and 8 as rebates in Wilmington. 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 Wilmington?

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.