Home Improvement Grants in Auburn.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Auburn, MA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Auburn, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 9 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 15 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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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 $2,000 in instant savings

Mass Save Home Energy Assessment

Free in-home energy assessment that includes instant installation of energy-saving measures like LED bulbs, low-flow dev...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 in rebates

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for ductless mini-split and central air-source heat pumps. Provides $1,250 per outdoor unit (up to $10,000) for ...

Weatherization
Up to $8,000 per home

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program for income-eligible households at or below 60% of state median income. Provides ...

Weatherization
Loans up to $40,000

MassHousing Septic Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for septic system repair, replacement, or new installation for owner-occupied homes in Massachusetts....

Home Repair
Full abatement costs covered

Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program

State-mandated lead paint removal for homes built before 1978 where a child under 6 has elevated blood lead levels. Prop...

Home Repair
Varies by system size

Massachusetts SMART Solar Incentive

Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program provides per-kilowatt-hour incentive payments for solar electricity...

Solar/Renewable
Deferred loan up to $40,000

Auburn Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded home rehabilitation program for low and moderate income owner-occupied households in Auburn. Zero-interest d...

Home Repair
Grant up to $10,000

Auburn Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency grants for urgent home repairs that pose immediate health or safety threats to Auburn residents at or...

Emergency
Up to $1,200 tax credit

Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit

Refundable state income tax credit for Massachusetts residents age 65+ who own or rent their primary residence and meet ...

Property Tax Relief
Rebate up to $1,100

Mass Save Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for replacing electric or fossil fuel water heaters with ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Provides ...

Weatherization
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 rural homeowners to repair or improve their homes or remove health and...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, purchase, or modify a home to accommodate thei...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they live. SHA ...

Veterans
Up to $12,000 per modification

MassHealth Community First Adult Foster Care Home Modification

Home modifications for MassHealth members enrolled in certain long-term care programs who need adaptations to safely rem...

Seniors & Disability
75-100% coverage

Mass Save Insulation Rebate

Mass Save covers 75% to 100% of insulation costs for qualifying homes in National Grid territory. After a Home Energy As...

Weatherization
Up to $1,000 tax reduction

Auburn Senior Property Tax Exemption (Clause 41C)

Massachusetts General Law Clause 41C allows seniors age 70+ who have owned and occupied their Auburn home for at least 1...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,500 credit

Auburn Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program

Allows Auburn seniors age 60+ to volunteer in Town departments in exchange for property tax credit. Participants earn up...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $500 rebate

National Grid EV Home Charger Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying Level 2 electric vehicle charging station at your Auburn home. Nationa...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $400 per appliance

Mass Save Appliance Rebates

Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified clothes washers, dryers, refrigerators, and dehumidifiers. Rebate amounts vary by appl...

Weatherization
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Massachusetts Accessible Housing Registry

Free statewide database connecting people with disabilities to accessible housing in Massachusetts. Landlords and homeow...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $2,000 grant

Auburn Minor Home Repair Assistance

Small repair grants for low-income Auburn homeowners needing minor but critical repairs such as grab bars, smoke detecto...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Auburn, MA?

25 programs are currently listed for Auburn, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes.

Do home improvement grants in Auburn have to be repaid?

Grants do not have to be repaid. Forgivable loans are forgiven over a residency period, and rebates refund your money after the purchase. In Auburn, 15 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Auburn?

Every program listing carries the official application link and phone number for the administering agency. Homeowners apply directly with that agency; there is no middleman and no fee.