Home Improvement Grants in Amherst.

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

The Amherst, NY directory shows 25 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 5 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 typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants14Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans2Forgiveness 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 $8,000 per home

New York State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded program providing free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible households. Includes insulatio...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Amherst Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs to owner-occupied single-family homes in Amherst. Covers structural, ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Amherst Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repair grants for owner-occupied homes in Amherst where health and safety hazards exist. Priority giv...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Erie County Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 in Erie County. Priorit...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Amherst Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grant for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Amherst for persons with disabilities or mo...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $600 rebate

National Fuel High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for National Fuel customers who install qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnaces (95% AFUE or higher). Ava...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

National Fuel Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for National Fuel customers who install qualifying high-efficiency natural gas water heaters (0.67 UEF or higher ...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

NYSEG Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for NYSEG electric customers who install qualifying air-source or ground-source heat pumps. Rebate amounts vary b...

Energy
Up to $4,000 rebate

NYSERDA Clean Heat Air Source Heat Pump Program

State-funded incentive for installing central air-source heat pumps or ductless mini-split systems. Rebate amounts vary ...

Energy
Up to $5,000 or $0.20/watt

NY-Sun Residential Solar Incentive

State incentive for residential solar photovoltaic installations in New York. Incentive amount varies by utility territo...

Solar/Renewable
Forgivable loan up to $50,000

Erie County HOME Rehabilitation Program

HUD HOME-funded forgivable loan for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Erie County. Covers major repa...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Federal program providing low-interest loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair,...

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 home they or a family member own to accommodat...

Veterans
Up to $5,000 grant

Erie County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for Erie County residents age 60+ to make essential home repairs that enable them to age in place safely. ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $100 rebate

National Fuel Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for National Fuel customers who purchase and install a qualifying Wi-Fi-enabled programmable thermostat. Device m...

Energy
Up to $75 per appliance

NYSEG Appliance Recycling & Rebate Program

Rebate program for NYSEG electric customers who recycle old, working refrigerators and freezers. NYSEG picks up the appl...

Energy
Instant discounts on LED bulbs

NYSEG LED Lighting Rebate

Instant point-of-sale discounts on ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs and fixtures at participating retailers. NYSEG custom...

Energy
Varies by assessed value

New York State STAR Property Tax Exemption

School Tax Relief (STAR) program provides property tax exemption for owner-occupied primary residences. Basic STAR avail...

Property Tax Relief
Free energy efficiency upgrades

EmPower+ Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency

No-cost energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified New York households. Includes air sealing, insulation, LED light...

Weatherization
Up to $950 heating assistance

New York Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Federally-funded program that helps low-income New Yorkers pay heating bills. Regular HEAP benefit is a one-time payment...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Amherst, NY?

The directory includes 24 possible-program records associated with Amherst, 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 Amherst classified?

Our classifier labels 14 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 7 as rebates in Amherst. 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 Amherst?

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.