Home Improvement Grants in Auburn.

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

The Auburn, 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 6 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 11 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 loans2Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates5Eligible 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 in weatherization services

New York State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing free energy efficiency improvements to income-qualified households in Auburn. Service...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Auburn Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs and rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes in Auburn. Loan is forgiv...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Auburn Emergency Home Repair Grant

Grant for emergency repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety for very low-income owner-occupied homes in...

Emergency
Free lead hazard remediation

New York State Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

State-funded program to identify and remediate lead paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under six or pregnant ...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 rebate per ton

National Grid Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified air-source or ground-source heat pumps in National Grid service territory. A...

Weatherization
Up to $4,000 rebate

National Grid Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for attic, wall, and basement insulation improvements in existing homes. Includes rebates for air sealing work. A...

Weatherization
Varies by system size and region

NY-Sun Solar Incentive Program

Statewide solar incentive providing upfront cash incentives for residential solar panel installations in Auburn. Incenti...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners to repair or improve homes in eligible rural areas near Aub...

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, remodel, or purchase a specially adapted home i...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify an existing Auburn home for accessibility. Cove...

Veterans
Up to $15,000 grant

Auburn HOME ADA Accessibility Grant

HOME-funded grant for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Auburn for residents with disabilities. Cov...

Seniors & Disability
Loan up to $5,000

Auburn Sewer Lateral Replacement Program

Low-interest loan program for Auburn homeowners to repair or replace failing private sewer laterals from home to city ma...

Home Repair
Up to $2,500 grant

Cayuga County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant for minor home repairs and modifications to help seniors age in place safely. Available to Auburn residents age 60...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 matching grant

Cayuga County Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grant for exterior preservation and restoration of historic homes in Auburn and Cayuga County. Properties must ...

Historic
Up to $1,750 per system

NYSEG/RGE Heat Pump Incentive Program

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified central air-source heat pumps or ductless mini-split systems. Available to N...

Weatherization
Up to $750 rebate

National Grid High-Efficiency Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for replacing existing water heaters with ENERGY STAR certified high-efficiency models, including heat pump water...

Weatherization
Up to $40,000 forgivable loan

Auburn HOME Investment Partnerships Program

HUD HOME-funded forgivable loan for comprehensive housing rehabilitation for income-qualified owner-occupied homes in Au...

Home Repair
Up to $12,000 grant

Auburn Emergency Roof Replacement Program

Grant program specifically for emergency roof replacement for structurally compromised roofs posing immediate health and...

Emergency
$50-100 for comprehensive assessment

National Grid Home Energy Assessment

Comprehensive home energy assessment by certified auditor identifying energy savings opportunities. Includes blower door...

Energy
Up to $800 heating benefit

New York Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Annual heating assistance benefit for income-qualified Auburn households to help pay heating bills during winter months....

Energy
Up to $600 emergency benefit

HEAP Emergency Heating Assistance

Emergency heating assistance for Auburn households facing heat-related crisis: out of fuel, broken heating equipment, or...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Our classifier labels 16 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 5 as rebates in Auburn. 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 Auburn?

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.