Home Improvement Grants in Utica.

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

The Utica, NY directory shows 26 cataloged resources. Of those, 24 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 24 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 6 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
Grants18Repayment, 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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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
Up to $8,000 in weatherization improvements

New York State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Provides comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades for income-eligible households in Oneida County. Services include insu...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Utica CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home rehabilitation for low- to moderate-income owner-occupants in Utica. Loan is forgiven after 5 years ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Utica Emergency Home Repair Program

Provides emergency repairs for very-low income owner-occupants in Utica facing immediate health and safety threats. Prio...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Utica Home Accessibility Modification Program

Funds accessibility modifications for Utica homeowners with disabilities or seniors aging in place. Includes ramps, wide...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead abatement services

NYS Lead Hazard Reduction Program (Utica)

Provides lead hazard assessment and abatement for pre-1978 homes in Utica with children under 6 years old. Services incl...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 rebate per unit

National Grid Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for National Grid customers installing ENERGY STAR certified air-source or ductless mini-split heat pumps. Rebat...

Energy
Up to $750 in rebates

National Grid Home Energy Appliance Rebate

Rebates for qualifying energy-efficient appliances including water heaters, smart thermostats, insulation, and air seali...

Energy
25% state tax credit, up to $5,000

New York State Solar Tax Credit

Provides a 25% state tax credit for residential solar panel installations, capped at $5,000. Stacks with the federal 30%...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very-low income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Utica to repair or improve hom...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to accommodate their disability. Gr...

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

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 ...

Veterans
Up to $25,000 for homeowner rehab

Utica HOME Investment Partnerships Program

HUD HOME funds administered by Utica for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation. Provides forgivable loans for major home...

Home Repair
Up to 50% property tax reduction

Utica Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption

Provides partial property tax exemption for Utica homeowners age 65 or older with qualifying income. Exemption ranges fr...

Property Tax Relief
Enhanced exemption for seniors 65+

Enhanced STAR Property Tax Exemption

Provides enhanced STAR exemption on school property taxes for seniors 65+ with income under $92,000. Automatically regis...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $8,000 zero-interest loan

Utica Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Zero-interest loan program for Utica homeowners to repair or replace private sewer laterals. Loan is repaid through quar...

Home Repair
20% state tax credit on qualified expenses

New York State Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Credit

Provides 20% state income tax credit for qualified rehabilitation of owner-occupied historic homes listed on State or Na...

Historic
Up to $900 per heating season

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Provides heating bill assistance for low-income Utica residents during winter months. Grant amount based on household si...

Energy
Up to $1,000 emergency grant

HEAP Emergency Heating Assistance

Emergency heating assistance for households facing immediate heating crisis such as utility shut-off notice, broken heat...

Emergency
Free energy upgrades

EmPower+ Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program

Free energy efficiency upgrades for income-eligible Utica households. Services include insulation, air sealing, LED ligh...

Weatherization
Up to $5,000 in rebates

Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Income-qualified homeowners in Utica receive enhanced rebates for comprehensive energy efficiency improvements. Includes...

Energy
Varies by property value and repairs

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage

FHA-insured mortgage that combines home purchase or refinance with rehabilitation costs in a single loan. Ideal for buyi...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Oneida County Weatherization Program

County-administered weatherization program providing energy efficiency improvements at no cost to eligible Utica househo...

Weatherization

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Utica, NY?

The directory includes 24 possible-program records associated with Utica, 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 Utica classified?

Our classifier labels 18 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 3 as rebates in Utica. 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 Utica?

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.