Home Improvement Grants in Bridgeport.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Bridgeport, CT. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Bridgeport, CT directory shows 31 cataloged resources. Of those, 28 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 28 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 6 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 10 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.
Types of help in this city
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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 | 3 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 3 | 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...
Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded program that provides free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible households in Connecticut....
CHFA Housing Rehabilitation Loan
Low-interest loan program for home repairs and improvements available to Connecticut homeowners. Offers competitive rate...
Bridgeport Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans to low- and moderate-income Bridgeport homeowners for major home repairs ...
Bridgeport Emergency Home Repair Grant
Emergency repair grant for Bridgeport homeowners facing urgent health and safety hazards. Covers immediate threats such ...
Bridgeport Lead Hazard Control Program
City-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in Bridgeport homes built before 1978. Priority g...
Connecticut Lead Poisoning Prevention & Control Program
State program providing free lead inspections, testing, and abatement services for Connecticut homes with children who h...
UI Home Energy Solutions
Free in-home energy assessment for income-eligible UI electric customers with immediate installation of energy-saving me...
UI Heat Pump Rebate Program
Rebate program for UI customers installing qualifying ductless mini-split or central heat pump systems. Offers enhanced ...
Southern Connecticut Gas Rebates
Natural gas efficiency rebates for Southern Connecticut Gas customers who upgrade to high-efficiency furnaces, boilers, ...
Connecticut Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP)
Performance-based incentive for residential solar installations in Connecticut. Provides upfront incentives based on sys...
Connecticut Smart-E Loan for Solar
Low-interest financing for residential solar panel installations and battery storage systems. Offers competitive rates w...
Bridgeport ADA & Accessibility Modification Program
CDBG-funded grant program for accessibility modifications to homes of Bridgeport residents with disabilities. Covers whe...
Bridgeport Senior Home Repair Program
Provides home repair grants to Bridgeport homeowners age 62 and older for essential maintenance and safety improvements....
Bridgeport Sewer Lateral Repair Program
City rebate program for private sewer lateral repairs and replacements. Homeowners can receive up to 50% reimbursement o...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
Federal program offering low-interest loans (up to $40,000) and grants (up to $10,000 for seniors 62+) to very low-incom...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their adaptive ne...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they will reside...
Bridgeport HOME Investment Partnerships Program
HUD HOME-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home rehabilitation to low-income Bridgeport homeowners. Co...
Bridgeport CDBG Disaster Recovery Program
HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds made available after presidential disaster declarations. P...
Connecticut Elderly Circuit Breaker Tax Relief
State property tax relief program for elderly homeowners age 65+ with limited income. Provides a direct credit against p...
UI Income Eligible Discount
Monthly discount on electric bills for income-eligible UI customers. Provides approximately 30% reduction on electricity...
SCG Matching Payment Program
Dollar-for-dollar matching program for income-eligible SCG customers during heating season. For every dollar paid toward...
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
State-administered federal heating assistance program (LIHEAP) providing one-time winter heating assistance to income-el...
Bridgeport Water Affordability Program
Discount program for income-qualified Aquarion water customers in Bridgeport. Provides tiered discounts on water bills b...
Bridgeport Tax Hardship Deferral
City program allowing elderly or disabled homeowners experiencing financial hardship to defer payment of property taxes....
Connecticut Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit
State tax credit for rehabilitation of income-producing historic homes or those listed on the National Register. Provide...
Connecticut Septic System Repair Program
State program providing forgivable loans for repair or replacement of failed septic systems for income-eligible homeowne...
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