Home Improvement Grants in Berkley.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Berkley, MI, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Berkley, MI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 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
Grants14Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates7Refunded 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 $7,500 per home

Michigan State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program administered by Michigan DHHS that provides free energy efficiency improvements to income-quali...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 forgivable loan

Michigan Home Repair Program

MSHDA provides forgivable loans for critical home repairs to owner-occupied households with incomes up to 120% AMI. Loan...

Home Repair
Free lead abatement services

Michigan Lead Hazard Reduction Program

State program funded by HUD to eliminate lead hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under 6 reside. Services...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Oakland County Emergency Home Repair Grant

CDBG-funded emergency repair grants for owner-occupied homes in Oakland County with urgent health and safety hazards. Pr...

Emergency
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Oakland County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loans for comprehensive home rehabilitation in Oakland County. Available to owner-occupants with ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Oakland County Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG grant for home modifications that improve accessibility for residents with disabilities or mobility limitations. Co...

Seniors & Disability
Free energy audit plus instant rebates

DTE Energy Home Energy Analysis

Free in-home energy analysis for DTE electric and gas customers. Technicians provide instant energy-saving products (LED...

Energy
Up to $1,400 rebate

DTE Energy HVAC Equipment Rebate

DTE offers rebates for high-efficiency HVAC equipment including furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps. Reba...

Energy
Up to $800 rebate

DTE Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebates for attic, wall, and basement insulation upgrades. DTE requires a Home Energy Analysis prior to insulation work ...

Weatherization
Up to $500 rebate

DTE Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for energy-efficient gas and electric water heaters. Higher rebates available for heat pump water heaters. Must ...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

DTE Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying smart thermostats. Must enroll in DTE's Energy Bridge program and all...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

DTE Energy EV Charging Station Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of Level 2 home EV charging stations. Must be installed by a licensed electrician. ...

Energy
30% federal tax credit + net metering

Michigan Solar and Renewable Energy Credit

Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) provides 30% tax credit for residential solar installations through 2032. DTE offers...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA provides low-interest loans (1% fixed) and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair o...

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, buy, or modify a home to meet their accessibili...

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 their needs. Eligible for veterans wit...

Veterans
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Oakland County HOME Investment Partnerships Program

HUD HOME funds administered by Oakland County for comprehensive rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Available to hou...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Oakland County Senior Home Repair Assistance

Grant program specifically for seniors age 60+ in Oakland County to address minor home repairs and safety modifications....

Seniors & Disability
Low-interest financing available

Berkley Water & Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

City of Berkley offers low-interest financing for private water and sewer lateral repairs and replacements. Property own...

Home Repair
25% state tax credit

Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Credit

Michigan offers a 25% state income tax credit for qualified rehabilitation of historic buildings. With 50% pre-war housi...

Historic
Up to $50,000 loan at competitive rates

Michigan Saves Home Energy Loan

Michigan Saves provides low-interest loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy home improvements. No income limit...

Energy
Up to $1,500 annual tax credit

Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit (Senior)

Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit provides relief to seniors, disabled individuals, and low-income households. Cred...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Berkley, MI?

26 programs are currently listed for Berkley, 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 Berkley 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 Berkley, 14 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 7 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Berkley?

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.