Home Improvement Grants in Barnstable.

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

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Barnstable, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 14 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
Grants16Never 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 $8,000 per household

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by the state to improve energy efficiency in income-eligible househ...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 rebate

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installation of energy-efficient ductless or ducted heat pumps to reduce heating and cooling costs. Includes...

Weatherization
Up to $2,000 rebate

Mass Save Insulation Rebate

Rebates covering up to 100% of insulation costs for income-eligible customers and 75% for others. Includes attic, wall, ...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000

MassHousing Septic Repair Loan

Low-interest loan program for septic system repair or replacement in Massachusetts. Offers rates as low as 3% with terms...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program

State-funded lead hazard removal for homes where a child with elevated blood lead levels resides or frequently visits. S...

Home Repair
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 of Barnstable County to repair, imp...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Covers mo...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to meet their needs. Covers entrance ramp...

Veterans
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Barnstable Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans to income-eligible Barnstable homeowners for major home repairs and rehab...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Barnstable Elder Home Repair Program

Provides emergency home repair grants to low-income seniors age 60+ in Barnstable for health and safety issues. Covers u...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by system size

SMART Solar Incentive Program

State incentive program providing fixed per-kWh payments for solar energy production over 10 years. Additional adders av...

Solar/Renewable
100% property tax exemption

Massachusetts Residential Solar Tax Exemption

State law exempts the added value of residential solar systems from property tax assessments for 20 years. Solar install...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,500

Mass Save Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater. Enhanced rebates available for inc...

Energy
Up to $2,500 rebate

Mass Save Window Rebate

Rebate for replacing inefficient windows with ENERGY STAR certified models. Must meet specific U-factor and Solar Heat G...

Weatherization
Up to $1,500 tax credit

Barnstable Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program

Allows seniors age 60+ to volunteer for town departments in exchange for property tax credits. Participants work up to 1...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $15,000 grant

Barnstable Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grant program for accessibility modifications to homes of income-eligible Barnstable residents with disabili...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $50,000 down payment assistance

Barnstable Affordable Housing Growth and Development Trust Fund

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers purchasing deed-restricted affordable units i...

Homebuyer
Up to $10,000 grant

Barnstable Historic Commission Preservation Grant

Matching grant for exterior restoration and preservation of historic properties within Barnstable's designated historic ...

Historic
Up to $1,500 rebate

Cape Light Compact EV Charger Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment at Barnstable residences. Enhanced r...

Energy
Up to $2,100 per heating season

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Federal program providing heating assistance to income-eligible Barnstable households during winter months. Pays benefit...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Cape Light Compact Emergency Generator Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of permanently installed natural gas or propane emergency backup generators. Helps ...

Energy
Competitive rates, low down payment

MassHousing HOME Fund Mortgage

Affordable mortgage product for first-time homebuyers in Barnstable with down payment as low as 3%. Offers competitive f...

Homebuyer

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Barnstable, MA?

26 programs are currently listed for Barnstable, 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable, 16 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Barnstable?

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.