Home Improvement Grants in Braintree.

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

As of June 2026, 21 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Braintree, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 3 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 16 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
Grants10Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans0Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 21 programs
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 $10,000 rebate

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebate (Braintree)

Provides rebates for installation of whole-home air-source heat pumps through the Mass Save program. Additional incentiv...

Energy
75-100% cost coverage

Mass Save Home Insulation Rebate

Covers 75% to 100% of insulation and air sealing costs for qualifying homes after a free Mass Save energy assessment. In...

Weatherization
Free weatherization services

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally-funded weatherization services for income-eligible households at or below 60% AMI. Provides comprehensive ener...

Weatherization
Varies by system size

Massachusetts SMART Solar Incentive

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

Solar/Renewable
Loan up to $25,000

MassHousing Septic Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for septic system repair or replacement for Massachusetts homeowners. Rates typically 3% fixed, terms...

Home Repair
0% loan up to full project cost

Massachusetts Get the Lead Out Program

Zero-interest loans for lead paint removal and control in pre-1978 Massachusetts homes. Covers full cost of lead abateme...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Provides very low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or...

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 buy, build, or modify a home to meet disability needs...

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 where they reside. Helps...

Veterans
Up to $1,150 rebate

Mass Save Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for qualifying heat pump water heaters installed by licensed contractors. Standard rebate of $750, with addition...

Energy
Loan up to $60,000

Mass Solar Loan Program

Low-interest loans for residential solar photovoltaic installations and solar+storage systems. Competitive rates startin...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000 rebate

National Grid EV Charger Rebate

Rebates for qualified Level 2 electric vehicle charging station installations at residential properties. Covers both the...

Energy
Up to $10,000 incentive

MassCEC Residential Battery Storage Incentive

Incentive for residential battery energy storage systems, either paired with solar or standalone. Adders available for i...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000

MassHousing Accessibility Modification Loan

Low-interest loans for accessibility modifications for Massachusetts homeowners with disabilities or seniors aging in pl...

Seniors & Disability
No-cost weatherization services

Mass Save Income-Eligible Weatherization

Comprehensive no-cost weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades for income-eligible households. Includes insulation,...

Weatherization
Loan up to $35,000

MassAccess Home Modification Loan Program

Low-interest loans for home modifications enabling residents with disabilities to live independently. Covers ramps, lift...

Seniors & Disability
20% state tax credit

Massachusetts Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State income tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for certified historic homes. Must be listed o...

Historic

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Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Braintree, MA?

21 programs are currently listed for Braintree, 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 Braintree 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 Braintree, 10 programs do not require repayment, 0 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Braintree?

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.