Home Improvement Grants in Newton.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Newton, MA. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Newton, MA directory shows 23 cataloged resources. Of those, 22 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 22 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 6 senior-related records, 2 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 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 12 | 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 | 6 | 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...
Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Provides no-cost weatherization services to income-eligible Massachusetts households, including insulation, air sealing,...
Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program
Provides financial assistance for lead paint removal in homes built before 1978 where a child under 6 has an elevated bl...
Mass Save Home Energy Assessment
Free in-home energy assessment from Mass Save utility partners serving Newton. Includes instant installation of LED bulb...
Mass Save Heat Pump Rebate
Rebates for ductless mini-split and ducted air-source heat pumps installed by Mass Save-qualified contractors in Newton ...
Mass Save Insulation Rebate
Rebates covering 75% to 100% of insulation costs for Newton homes served by Eversource or National Grid. Includes attic,...
Massachusetts Solar Loan Program
Low-interest loans for residential solar panel and battery storage installation in Newton. Loans range from $2,000 to $6...
Newton Solar Rebate Program
City of Newton supplemental rebate for residential solar installations, stackable with state and federal incentives. Reb...
Newton Historic Preservation Grant
Matching grants for exterior restoration of owner-occupied single-family homes in Newton's local historic districts or p...
Newton Senior Tax Work-Off Program
Allows Newton residents age 60+ to volunteer for city departments in exchange for a property tax credit up to $1,500. Pa...
Newton Senior Property Tax Exemption (Clause 41C)
Property tax exemption for Newton homeowners age 70+ who have owned and occupied their home for at least 10 consecutive ...
Newton CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded forgivable loans for critical home repairs for low- and moderate-income owner-occupants in Newton. Covers he...
Newton CDBG Emergency Repair Grant
Emergency repair grants for low-income Newton homeowners facing immediate threats to health and safety. Priority given t...
Newton Home Accessibility Modification Program
Forgivable loans for accessibility improvements in Newton owner-occupied homes where a resident has a disability. Covers...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
USDA program providing grants up to $10,000 and loans up to $40,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ to repair, im...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grants for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home ...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grants for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home in Newton for independent livin...
Eversource Home EV Charger Rebate
Rebates for Newton residents served by Eversource who install Level 2 electric vehicle chargers at home. Covers up to $7...
National Grid Smart Thermostat Rebate
Instant rebate for National Grid gas or electric customers in Newton who purchase and install qualifying Wi-Fi-enabled s...
Massachusetts SMART Solar Incentive
Massachusetts Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program provides fixed incentive payments for solar electrici...
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