Home Improvement Grants in Winona.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Winona, MN, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 20 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Winona, MN, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants12Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by the State of Minnesota providing free energy efficiency improvem...

Weatherization
Up to $75,000

Minnesota Housing Fix-Up Fund

Low-interest loan program for home improvements administered through participating Minnesota lenders. Available to homeo...

Home Repair
Full service for $100 (90% subsidized)

Home Energy Squad Visit

Xcel Energy subsidized in-home energy assessment and installation service. Trained technicians install LED bulbs, water-...

Weatherization
Up to $2,500 rebate

Xcel Energy Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for qualifying air source heat pump installations in Xcel Energy service territory. Rebate amounts vary based on ...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

Xcel Energy Home Insulation & Air Sealing Rebate

Rebates for attic, wall, and basement insulation improvements plus air sealing work performed by qualified contractors. ...

Weatherization
Incentive varies by system size

Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards Program

Incentive program for residential solar photovoltaic system installations in Xcel Energy territory. Provides upfront inc...

Solar/Renewable
$75 per appliance rebate plus free pickup

Xcel Energy Refrigerator & Freezer Recycling Rebate

Free pickup and $75 rebate for recycling old working refrigerators and freezers. Helps eliminate energy waste from ineff...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Federal program providing loans up to $27,500 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural ...

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 help purchase or modify a home to meet their accessibi...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to accommodate their disability. Covers m...

Veterans
Up to $40,000 forgivable loan

Minnesota HomeHelpMN Program

State-funded deferred/forgivable loan program for major home repairs to correct health and safety hazards and code viola...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Winona County Senior Home Repair Assistance

Grant program for Winona County residents age 60+ to make essential home repairs and modifications that allow seniors to...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard reduction services

Minnesota Lead-Safe Homes Program

State program funded by HUD to identify and reduce lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children un...

Home Repair
Up to $1,800 heating assistance

Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Federally funded program providing help paying heating bills for eligible low-income Minnesota households. Regular benef...

Energy
Up to $700 rebate

Xcel Energy Central Air Conditioning Rebate

Rebate for installing high-efficiency central air conditioning systems in Xcel Energy electric service territory. Rebate...

Energy
$100 rebate per thermostat

Xcel Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing qualifying smart thermostats that help manage energy usage. Eligible thermostats mu...

Energy

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Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Winona, MN?

20 programs are currently listed for Winona, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes.

Do home improvement grants in Winona have to be repaid?

Grants do not have to be repaid. Forgivable loans are forgiven over a residency period, and rebates refund your money after the purchase. In Winona, 12 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Winona?

Every program listing carries the official application link and phone number for the administering agency. Homeowners apply directly with that agency; there is no middleman and no fee.