Home Improvement Grants in Bridgeport.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Bridgeport, CT, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 32 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Bridgeport, CT, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants21Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans5Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates3Refunded 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 in weatherization improvements

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program that provides free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible households in Connecticut....

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 at low interest

CHFA Housing Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest loan program for home repairs and improvements available to Connecticut homeowners. Offers competitive rate...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Bridgeport Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans to low- and moderate-income Bridgeport homeowners for major home repairs ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Bridgeport Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grant for Bridgeport homeowners facing urgent health and safety hazards. Covers immediate threats such ...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Bridgeport Lead Hazard Control Program

City-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in Bridgeport homes built before 1978. Priority g...

Home Repair
Free lead inspection and abatement

Connecticut Lead Poisoning Prevention & Control Program

State program providing free lead inspections, testing, and abatement services for Connecticut homes with children who h...

Home Repair
Free energy assessment + upgrades

UI Home Energy Solutions

Free in-home energy assessment for income-eligible UI electric customers with immediate installation of energy-saving me...

Energy
Up to $10,000 in rebates

UI Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate program for UI customers installing qualifying ductless mini-split or central heat pump systems. Offers enhanced ...

Energy
Up to $2,500 in rebates

Southern Connecticut Gas Rebates

Natural gas efficiency rebates for Southern Connecticut Gas customers who upgrade to high-efficiency furnaces, boilers, ...

Energy
Performance-based solar incentive

Connecticut Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP)

Performance-based incentive for residential solar installations in Connecticut. Provides upfront incentives based on sys...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 low-interest loan

Connecticut Smart-E Loan for Solar

Low-interest financing for residential solar panel installations and battery storage systems. Offers competitive rates w...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $15,000 grant

Bridgeport ADA & Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grant program for accessibility modifications to homes of Bridgeport residents with disabilities. Covers whe...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 grant

Bridgeport Senior Home Repair Program

Provides home repair grants to Bridgeport homeowners age 62 and older for essential maintenance and safety improvements....

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 rebate

Bridgeport Sewer Lateral Repair Program

City rebate program for private sewer lateral repairs and replacements. Homeowners can receive up to 50% reimbursement o...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Federal program offering low-interest loans (up to $40,000) and grants (up to $10,000 for seniors 62+) to very low-incom...

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 adaptive ne...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they will reside...

Veterans
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Bridgeport HOME Investment Partnerships Program

HUD HOME-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home rehabilitation to low-income Bridgeport homeowners. Co...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 for disaster repair

Bridgeport CDBG Disaster Recovery Program

HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds made available after presidential disaster declarations. P...

Disaster
Up to $1,250

Connecticut Elderly Circuit Breaker Tax Relief

State property tax relief program for elderly homeowners age 65+ with limited income. Provides a direct credit against p...

Property Tax Relief
30% monthly electric bill discount

UI Income Eligible Discount

Monthly discount on electric bills for income-eligible UI customers. Provides approximately 30% reduction on electricity...

Energy
Up to $500 annual match

SCG Matching Payment Program

Dollar-for-dollar matching program for income-eligible SCG customers during heating season. For every dollar paid toward...

Energy
Up to $645

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

State-administered federal heating assistance program (LIHEAP) providing one-time winter heating assistance to income-el...

Energy
Up to 50% bill discount

Bridgeport Water Affordability Program

Discount program for income-qualified Aquarion water customers in Bridgeport. Provides tiered discounts on water bills b...

Energy
Property tax deferral

Bridgeport Tax Hardship Deferral

City program allowing elderly or disabled homeowners experiencing financial hardship to defer payment of property taxes....

Property Tax Relief
30% tax credit up to $30,000

Connecticut Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State tax credit for rehabilitation of income-producing historic homes or those listed on the National Register. Provide...

Historic
Up to $15,000 forgivable loan

Connecticut Septic System Repair Program

State program providing forgivable loans for repair or replacement of failed septic systems for income-eligible homeowne...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 down payment assistance

CHFA Down Payment Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Connecticut. Provided as a zero-interest, deferred...

Homebuyer

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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 Bridgeport, CT?

32 programs are currently listed for Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport, 21 programs do not require repayment, 5 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Bridgeport?

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.