Home Improvement Grants in Biddeford.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Biddeford, ME, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Biddeford, ME, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 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 loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded 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
Loan up to $15,000

MaineHousing Home Improvement Program

Low-interest home improvement loan program for Maine homeowners to make repairs and improvements. Loans available to hou...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Maine State Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally-funded weatherization program providing free energy efficiency improvements to low-income Maine households. In...

Weatherization
Up to $9,000

Efficiency Maine Heat Pump Rebate Program

State rebate for installing qualifying ductless heat pumps and central heat pumps in Maine homes. Additional income-qual...

Energy
Up to $8,000

Efficiency Maine Home Weatherization Rebates

Rebates for professional home energy improvements including insulation and air sealing. Requires energy audit and qualif...

Weatherization
Up to $1,200 rebate

Efficiency Maine Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying heat pump water heater in a Maine home or business. Heat pump water he...

Energy
Up to $400 in rebates

Central Maine Power Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for CMP residential customers who purchase energy-efficient appliances including refrigerators, clothes washers,...

Energy
Up to $10,000 incentive

Maine Solar + Storage Incentive Program

Financial incentive for Maine homeowners who install solar panels and battery storage systems. Incentive amount based on...

Solar/Renewable
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Biddeford CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-qualified Biddeford homeowners. Loan for...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Biddeford Emergency Home Repair Grant

Grant assistance for Biddeford homeowners facing emergency home repairs that threaten health or safety. Priority given t...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Biddeford Lead Paint Hazard Reduction

Free lead hazard testing and removal for Biddeford homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or pregnant women. Serv...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Biddeford Home Accessibility Grant

Grant program to modify Biddeford homes for accessibility for residents with disabilities. Covers ramps, widened doorway...

Seniors & Disability
Loan up to $5,000

Biddeford Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Low-interest loan program to help Biddeford homeowners repair or replace failing private sewer laterals. Helps prevent c...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

Federal program providing grants and low-interest loans to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Bidde...

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 adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabili...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make accessibility adaptations to their home. For vete...

Veterans
Loan up to $15,000

Maine Home Energy Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for Maine homeowners to finance energy efficiency improvements. Covers weatherization, insulat...

Energy
Loan up to $35,000

MaineHousing Accessible Property Loan

Low-interest loan for Maine homeowners to make accessibility improvements or major repairs. Designed for households with...

Seniors & Disability
Defers property taxes

Maine Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Allows Maine homeowners age 65+ to defer annual property taxes as a lien on their home. Taxes plus 4% annual interest ar...

Property Tax Relief
Grant up to $25,000

York County Community Action HOME Funds

HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for owner-occupied rehabilitation in York County. Provides grants and forgiva...

Home Repair
Grant up to $3,500

Maine Emergency Home Repair for Seniors

Emergency home repair grants for low-income Maine seniors facing urgent home repairs that affect health and safety. Prio...

Emergency
Up to $1,000 for heating emergencies

Maine LIHEAP Crisis & Emergency Assistance

Emergency heating assistance for Maine households facing a heating crisis or system breakdown. Provides emergency fuel d...

Energy
Up to $14,000 rebate

Efficiency Maine ARPA Heating Electrification

Enhanced heat pump rebates for income-qualified Maine households funded by American Rescue Plan Act. Provides significan...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Biddeford, ME?

26 programs are currently listed for Biddeford, 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 Biddeford 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 Biddeford, 14 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Biddeford?

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.