Home Improvement Grants in Cambridge.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Cambridge, MA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Cambridge, MA directory shows 33 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 5 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 15 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
Swipe horizontally or use the arrow keys to review every column.
| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 20 | 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 | 5 | Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timing | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
Not sure which program fits? Email us what you need. It is free, and we will point you to the right programs and where to go next.
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...
Mass Save Heat Pump Program
Mass Save offers rebates for air-source and ground-source heat pump installations, covering up to $10,000 for qualifying...
Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing
Mass Save provides rebates covering 75% of insulation and air sealing costs for all customers, with 100% coverage for in...
Mass Save Appliance Rebates
Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified appliances including electric heat pump water heaters ($750), smart thermostats ($100)...
Massachusetts SMART Solar Incentive
The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program provides performance-based incentives for solar installations. ...
Cambridge CDBG Home Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs and rehabilitation for low- and moderate-income Cambridge homeowners....
Cambridge Lead Paint Removal Program
Free lead paint inspection, risk assessment, and full abatement for Cambridge homes built before 1978 with children unde...
Cambridge Senior Home Repair Program
Provides grants for home repairs and accessibility modifications to help Cambridge seniors age 60+ remain safely in thei...
Cambridge ADA Home Modification Grant
Grant funding for accessibility modifications including ramps, widened doorways, accessible bathrooms, and stairlifts fo...
Cambridge Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Low-interest loan program to assist Cambridge homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing private sewer lateral c...
Cambridge Water Conservation Rebates
Rebates for high-efficiency toilets ($100 each), rain barrels ($50), and water-efficient washing machines ($100). Reduce...
Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded program providing free comprehensive weatherization services including insulation, air sealing, heating...
MassHousing Septic Repair Program
Low-interest loan program for septic system repair or replacement in Massachusetts. While most Cambridge properties use ...
MassHousing Home Improvement Loan
Low-interest loan for home repairs and improvements for Massachusetts homeowners. Fixed 3% interest rate with 10-year te...
Massachusetts Healthy Homes Program
Provides free home health assessments and remediation for asthma triggers, including mold, pests, lead, and allergens. P...
Massachusetts Housing Rehabilitation Program
State-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs and rehabilitation for low- and moderate-income homeowners. Loan for...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their adaptive needs. Cover...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt their permanent residence to meet their needs. For vete...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan
Low-interest loan for very-low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Cambridge is not el...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant
Grant for very-low-income seniors age 62+ in rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Cambridge is not eligible ...
Cambridge HOME Program Rehabilitation
Federally funded HOME Investment Partnerships Program provides forgivable loans for major home repairs and accessibility...
Cambridge Solar Access Program
Connects Cambridge property owners with vetted solar installers offering competitive pricing, financing options, and lea...
Cambridge Building Energy Disclosure
Cambridge Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance provides free energy assessments and connects property owners with Ma...
Cambridge Historical Commission Grants
Provides matching grants for exterior restoration and preservation work on contributing properties within Cambridge hist...
Cambridge Shade Tree Program
Free street tree planting program for Cambridge residents. Trees planted in public right-of-way adjacent to property pro...
Cambridge Emergency Home Repair Program
Provides rapid response grants for emergency home repairs that pose immediate health and safety threats. Priority for el...
MassHealth Community First Home Modification
MassHealth Community First program provides home modifications to help seniors and people with disabilities remain safel...
Cambridge Stormwater Retrofit Program
Provides grants for stormwater management improvements including rain gardens, permeable pavement, and sump pump install...
Cambridge Electric Vehicle Charging Rebates
Rebates for residential electric vehicle charging station installation. Covers Level 2 home chargers with higher rebates...
Massachusetts Fuel Assistance Program
Helps income-eligible Massachusetts households pay heating bills during the winter season. Administered through Communit...
Check program coordination before building a budget
A local grant, utility rebate, or tax credit may cover different parts of a project, but administrators set their own coordination rules. Confirm compatibility and payment timing with each official source.
Build a funding plan
Pick a project to screen resources and see what still needs verification.
Contractor listings in Cambridge
Browse claimed businesses and clearly labeled public-record listings. Always verify licensing, insurance, references, and fit before hiring.
No contractors listed yet, be the first in this market.
Request a local contractor match
Tell us about your project. With your permission, we will share it with active contractors serving your city. A match is an introduction, not an endorsement or proof of program experience.
Request city program-change alerts
Subscribe for this city only. If our scheduled checks detect a new stored program, an opening or closure, a deadline or funding-status change, or a correction to a stored amount, we may email you. This is not a periodic digest: no email is sent when no qualifying change is detected. Detection, coverage, and delivery are not guaranteed, so keep checking with administrators. Every alert includes an unsubscribe link.