Home Improvement Grants in Derby.

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

The Derby, CT directory shows 22 cataloged resources. Of those, 21 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 21 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 7 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 8 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
Grants15Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans2Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates3Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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Showing all 22 resources (21 currently open or actionable repair-assistance records)
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
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Derby Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-eligible Derby homeowners. Loan is forgi...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Derby Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repair grants for very low-income Derby homeowners facing immediate health and safety hazards. Grant ...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Derby ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants to Derby homeowners for accessibility modifications to accommodate residents with disabilities or mobili...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Derby Sewer Lateral Replacement Program

Assists income-eligible Derby homeowners with the cost of replacing or repairing defective sewer lateral connections. Pr...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by Connecticut DEEP that provides free energy efficiency improvemen...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

Connecticut Lead Hazard Abatement Program

State-funded program to remove lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under age 6 or pregnant...

Home Repair
75%–100% rebate on eligible upgrades

Eversource Home Energy Solutions Program

Eversource offers comprehensive home energy assessments and rebates for Derby customers. Income-qualified households rec...

Energy
Up to $10,000 rebate

Eversource Heat Pump Rebate Program

Eversource provides rebates for Derby homeowners installing eligible air-source or ground-source heat pumps. Rebates ran...

Energy
Varies by system size

Connecticut Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP)

Connecticut Green Bank offers performance-based incentives for residential solar photovoltaic systems in Derby. Incentiv...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $2,500 in gas equipment rebates

Southern Connecticut Gas Efficiency Rebates

Southern Connecticut Gas offers rebates to Derby customers who upgrade to high-efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers,...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

USDA provides grants up to $10,000 for very low-income seniors age 62+ to remove health and safety hazards in eligible r...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to construct or modify a home for wheelchair ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to accommodate their disability. Cover...

Veterans
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Connecticut HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

Federally-funded HOME program administered by Connecticut DOH provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to income...

Home Repair
Up to $2,500 grant

Connecticut Senior Minor Home Repair Program

Connecticut offers grants to low-income seniors age 60+ for minor home repairs that help them age safely in place. Cover...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by municipality and income

Connecticut Elderly/Disabled Property Tax Relief

Connecticut provides state-funded property tax relief to qualifying elderly and totally disabled homeowners. Derby admin...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $600 emergency energy assistance

Operation Fuel Energy Assistance

Operation Fuel is a Connecticut nonprofit providing emergency energy assistance to households in crisis who are ineligib...

Energy
Up to $1,700 for heating assistance

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP/LIHEAP)

Federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) administered by Connecticut DSS helps low-income Der...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Derby, CT?

The directory includes 21 possible-program records associated with Derby, 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 Derby classified?

Our classifier labels 15 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 3 as rebates in Derby. 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 Derby?

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.