Home Improvement Grants in New Haven.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for New Haven, CT. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The New Haven, CT directory shows 34 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, 3 veteran-related records, and 13 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 | 2 | 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...
New Haven Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Provides major home rehabilitation loans for owner-occupied homes in New Haven with income at or below 80% AMI. Loan is ...
New Haven Emergency Home Repair Grant
Provides emergency home repair grants for owner-occupied households in New Haven with income at or below 50% AMI. Covers...
New Haven ADA Accessibility Modification Program
Provides grants to make accessibility modifications for disabled residents in owner-occupied New Haven homes. Eligible i...
New Haven Senior Home Repair Program
Provides home repair grants for senior homeowners age 62+ in New Haven with income at or below 80% AMI. Helps seniors ag...
New Haven Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Provides low-interest loans to New Haven homeowners for repair or replacement of private sewer lateral lines connecting ...
Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federal WAP program administered by Connecticut provides free comprehensive weatherization services to income-eligible h...
Connecticut Lead Hazard Abatement Program
State-funded program to identify and eliminate lead paint hazards in Connecticut homes built before 1978 where children ...
CHFA Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program
CHFA provides low-interest rehabilitation loans to Connecticut homeowners for major home repairs and improvements. Loans...
Eversource Home Energy Solutions
Comprehensive home energy assessment and improvement program for Eversource electric customers. Income-eligible customer...
Eversource Heat Pump Rebate Program
Provides rebates for installation of qualifying air-source and ground-source heat pumps in Connecticut homes served by E...
Southern Connecticut Gas Rebate Programs
Rebates for SCG natural gas customers who install high-efficiency heating equipment, water heaters, and insulation. Incl...
Connecticut Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP)
Performance-based incentive for residential solar photovoltaic systems in Connecticut. Incentive is paid per kilowatt-ho...
Connecticut Smart-E Loan for Solar
Low-interest unsecured loans for solar PV systems, battery storage, and other clean energy improvements. Interest rates ...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
Provides loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their h...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their disability needs. For...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home or their own home to meet their ...
New Haven HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Federal HOME funds administered by the City of New Haven for owner-occupied rehabilitation and repairs. Provides forgiva...
Connecticut Elderly Tax Relief Program
Connecticut state program allowing municipalities to provide property tax relief to elderly residents age 65+ with quali...
Connecticut Totally Disabled Tax Exemption
Connecticut state program providing property tax exemption for totally disabled residents. Reduces home assessment by up...
Connecticut Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Connecticut provides property tax exemption for veterans who served during wartime. Reduces home assessment by $1,500 fo...
Connecticut Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for installation of qualifying ENERGY STAR heat pump water heaters for Connecticut electric customers. Standard r...
Energize Connecticut HVAC Tune-Up
Professional HVAC tune-up and efficiency check available to Connecticut electric customers for a subsidized fee of $150....
Connecticut Solar for All (Income-Qualified)
Enhanced solar incentives and financing for income-qualified Connecticut homeowners at or below 100% AMI. Provides highe...
Eversource Income-Eligible Energy Efficiency
Comprehensive free energy efficiency services for income-eligible Eversource customers at or below 60% state median inco...
CHFA Reverse Annuity Mortgage (RAM) for Seniors
Connecticut's reverse mortgage program for homeowners age 62+ allows seniors to convert home equity into funds for home ...
Connecticut Septic System Repair Loan
Low-interest loans to Connecticut homeowners for repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Loans up to $20,000 at ...
Connecticut Disaster Housing Recovery (when active)
When federally-declared disasters occur, Connecticut administers CDBG-DR funds for home repair and reconstruction. Past ...
Connecticut Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Connecticut state income tax credit for rehabilitation of historic homes listed on State or National Register. Credit eq...
Eversource Smart Thermostat Rebate
Instant rebate on qualifying ENERGY STAR smart thermostats purchased through Eversource marketplace or at participating ...
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Helps eligible Connecticut households pay winter heating bills and provides crisis assistance for energy emergencies. Ap...
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 New Haven
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.