Home Improvement Grants in Portland.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Portland, ME. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Portland, ME directory shows 31 cataloged resources. Of those, 30 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 30 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 4 senior-related records, 3 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 2026-05-31. How we verify our data.
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| 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 | 7 | 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...
Maine Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded program providing free weatherization services to income-eligible households throughout Maine, includin...
MaineHousing Home Repair Program
Provides deferred, zero-percent interest loans for major home repairs for income-eligible homeowners in Portland and thr...
Efficiency Maine Heat Pump Rebate
Rebates for installation of qualifying heat pump systems in Portland homes. Higher rebates available for income-qualifie...
Efficiency Maine Weatherization Rebates
Rebates for comprehensive weatherization improvements including insulation, air sealing, and efficiency upgrades. Income...
Portland Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans to low- and moderate-income Portland homeowners for critical health and s...
Portland Emergency Home Repair Grant
Provides emergency repair grants for very low-income Portland homeowners facing immediate health and safety threats. Cov...
Portland Lead Hazard Control Program
HUD-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in Portland homes built before 1978 with children ...
Maine Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Statewide program providing free lead testing, risk assessments, and abatement services for Maine families with children...
Portland Senior Property Tax Deferral Program
Allows Portland homeowners age 65 and older with income below state limits to defer property tax payments. Deferred taxe...
Portland Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Property tax exemption for qualifying veterans who served during recognized war periods and are Portland residents. Addi...
Portland Accessibility Modification Grant
CDBG-funded grant program for Portland homeowners needing accessibility modifications for household members with disabil...
Portland Senior Safe at Home Program
Provides grants to Portland seniors age 62+ for safety modifications enabling them to age in place. Covers grab bars, st...
Portland Water District Sewer Lateral Assistance
Rebate program for Portland property owners who replace failing private sewer laterals. Helps reduce inflow and infiltra...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
Federal program providing low-interest loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Portl...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, purchase, or modify a home in Portland...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify a home in Portland for accessibility. ...
Maine HOME Investment Partnerships Rehab
Federal HOME funds administered by MaineHousing for major rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Portland. Provides d...
Efficiency Maine Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for installation of qualifying heat pump water heaters in Portland homes. Provides year-round energy savings and ...
Efficiency Maine Solar Rebate Program
Rebate for residential solar photovoltaic system installations in Portland. Supports grid-tied systems and can be combin...
Central Maine Power Low-Income Assistance Program
Monthly electric bill discount for income-eligible Central Maine Power customers in Portland. Provides percentage-based ...
Maine Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
State tax credit for rehabilitation of certified historic structures in Portland, including homes in the Old Port and We...
Maine Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Federal heating assistance program for income-eligible Portland households. Provides one-time annual payment to help wit...
Emergency Shelter Repair Program (ESRP)
Emergency grant program for very low-income Portland homeowners facing imminent threats to health and safety, particular...
Portland Water District Efficiency Rebate
Rebates for installation of water-efficient toilets, showerheads, and other fixtures in Portland homes served by Portlan...
Greater Portland Landmarks Restoration Grant
Matching grant program for exterior restoration of historic homes in Portland's designated historic districts. Supports ...
Portland Tree Planting & Stewardship Rebate
Rebate program encouraging Portland residents to plant trees on private property. Supports urban canopy expansion, storm...
Maine Coastal Resilience Home Adaptation Grant
Grant program for Portland homeowners in coastal flood zones to implement resilience measures such as foundation elevati...
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