Home Improvement Grants in Brookline.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Brookline, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 15 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
Grants12Never 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
Forgivable loan up to $50,000

Brookline CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to low- and moderate-income homeowners in Brookline. Loan is forgiven a...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Brookline Lead Paint Abatement Program

Provides grants for lead paint removal and abatement in Brookline homes built before 1978 where children under 6 reside ...

Home Repair
Grant up to $10,000

Brookline Senior Home Accessibility Grant

Provides grants for home accessibility modifications for seniors age 60+ and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Eli...

Seniors & Disability
Free assessment + up to $2,000 in instant savings

Mass Save Home Energy Assessment

Free comprehensive home energy assessment with instant installation of energy-saving measures like LED bulbs, programmab...

Energy
Up to $10,000 rebate

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for air-source and ground-source heat pumps for heating and cooling. Whole-home systems eligible for up to $10,0...

Energy
Up to 100% rebate (75-100% depending on income)

Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing Rebate

Rebates covering 75% to 100% of insulation and air sealing costs, depending on household income. Moderate-income househo...

Weatherization
Free weatherization services (avg. $8,000 value)

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal weatherization program providing free comprehensive energy efficiency improvements to income-qualified household...

Weatherization
Loans up to $75,000 at 0% interest

Mass Solar Loan Program

Unsecured loans at 0% interest for solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage for Massachusetts homeowners. Loans up...

Solar/Renewable
Varies by system size (typically $3,000-$8,000)

SMART Solar Incentive Program

Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) provides per-kilowatt-hour incentive payments for solar energy production o...

Solar/Renewable
Full abatement funding or up to $10,000 loan

Massachusetts Lead Safe Homes Program

State-funded lead paint abatement for homes where a child under 6 with elevated lead levels resides. Full grant funding ...

Home Repair
Loans up to $50,000

MassHousing Home Improvement Loan

Low-interest home improvement loans for income-eligible Massachusetts homeowners. Funds can be used for repairs, renovat...

Home Repair
Loans up to $75,000

Massachusetts Title 5 Septic Loan Program

Low-interest loans for septic system repair, replacement, or upgrade to meet Title 5 compliance. Available to all Massac...

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 adapt a home for independent living. Covers adaptation...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

While USDA Section 504 provides grants and low-interest loans for very-low-income homeowners to repair and improve homes...

Home Repair
Grants up to $5,000

Brookline Preservation Commission Grant

Matching grants for preservation and restoration work on properties within Brookline's local historic districts or desig...

Historic
Loans up to $15,000

Brookline Water & Sewer Lateral Repair Loan

Low-interest or no-interest loans to assist Brookline property owners with the cost of repairing or replacing private wa...

Home Repair
Up to $2,000 property tax credit

Brookline Senior Tax Work-Off Program

Allows Brookline residents age 60+ to volunteer in Town departments in exchange for a reduction in their property tax bi...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,500

Mass Save Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installation of ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters, which use significantly less energy than conve...

Energy
Rebate up to $100

Mass Save Wi-Fi Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying Wi-Fi enabled programmable thermostats. Smart thermostats help optimi...

Energy
Rebate up to $750

Mass Save Heat Pump Clothes Dryer Rebate

Rebate for ENERGY STAR certified heat pump clothes dryers, which use significantly less energy than conventional electri...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Brookline, MA?

25 programs are currently listed for Brookline, 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 Brookline 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 Brookline, 12 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Brookline?

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.