Home Improvement Grants in Canton.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Canton, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 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
Grants17Never 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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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 $16,000

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebate

Mass Save offers rebates up to $10,000 for ductless mini-split and central air-source heat pumps. Income-eligible custom...

Weatherization
75–100% cost covered

Mass Save Home Insulation Rebate

Mass Save covers 75% of insulation and air sealing costs for all customers, and 100% for income-eligible households. Pro...

Weatherization
No-cost weatherization and upgrades

Mass Save Income Eligible Program

Provides no-cost energy efficiency upgrades including insulation, air sealing, heating system repair or replacement, wat...

Energy
Average $8,000–$12,000 per home

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program providing comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades at no cost to income-eligible...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000

MassHousing Septic System Repair Program

Low-interest loan program to repair or replace failed septic systems for owner-occupied homes in Massachusetts. Loans up...

Home Repair
Full lead abatement costs covered

Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program

Provides full lead paint abatement services at no cost when a child under 6 has been identified with elevated blood lead...

Home Repair
Performance-based incentive, varies by system size

Massachusetts SMART Solar Incentive

The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program provides monthly bill credits for solar energy production over ...

Solar/Renewable
Market-based credits, $200–$300/MWh

Massachusetts Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC-II)

Legacy solar renewable energy credit program for systems installed between 2014–2018. New applications are closed; homeo...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000 property tax exemption

Canton Senior Property Tax Exemption (Clause 41C)

Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C provides property tax exemption up to $1,000 for Canton home...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,500 property tax credit

Canton Senior Tax Work-Off Program

Canton seniors age 60+ can earn up to $1,500 in property tax credits by volunteering for town departments. Participants ...

Property Tax Relief
Varies by project; past grants $5,000–$50,000

Canton Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Grants

Canton's Community Preservation Act fund supports preservation and rehabilitation of historic properties. Grants availab...

Historic
Varies by project

Canton CPA Affordable Housing Support

Community Preservation Act funds may support creation and preservation of affordable housing in Canton, including rehabi...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA Section 504 provides low-interest loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners age 6...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet accessibility needs. Covers...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Provides grants to veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Smaller ...

Veterans
Up to $600 rebate

Mass Save Air Conditioning Rebate

Mass Save offers rebates up to $600 for installing high-efficiency central air conditioning systems. Requires minimum SE...

Weatherization
Up to $1,100 rebate

Mass Save Water Heater Rebate

Rebates available for high-efficiency water heaters including heat pump water heaters (up to $1,100), ENERGY STAR gas st...

Weatherization
Performance incentive, varies by system

Massachusetts Residential Energy Storage Incentive

Provides incentives for residential battery energy storage systems, typically paired with solar. Incentive rates vary by...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $600 rebate

Mass Save Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate

Rebates for Level 2 electric vehicle charger installation at Canton homes. Standard rebate $300; income-eligible custome...

Weatherization
Loan up to $35,000

Norfolk County Septic Betterment Loan

Norfolk County offers betterment loans up to $35,000 for septic system repairs and replacements. Repaid through property...

Home Repair
$100 instant discount

Mass Save Smart Thermostat Discount

Mass Save provides instant $100 discount on qualifying smart thermostats at participating retailers. Compatible models i...

Weatherization

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Canton, MA?

25 programs are currently listed for Canton, 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 Canton 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 Canton, 17 programs do not require repayment, 0 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Canton?

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.