Home Improvement Grants in Central Islip.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Central Islip, NY, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Central Islip, NY, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 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
Grants19Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven 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 services

New York State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible households. Services include i...

Weatherization
Up to $6,000 rebate for heat pumps

NYSERDA Clean Heat Heat Pump Rebate

Statewide rebate for air-source and ground-source heat pump installations in eligible single-family and multifamily home...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $25,000

Suffolk County Home Rehabilitation Loan Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs and improvements to income-eligible owner-occupied homes in Suffolk Cou...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Suffolk County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant program for urgent health and safety repairs in owner-occupied homes. Priority given to seniors, persons...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

New York State Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

State-funded program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under s...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 in rebates

PSEG Long Island Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebates

Rebates for purchasing ENERGY STAR certified appliances, heat pumps, central air conditioners, heat pump water heaters, ...

Energy
Free assessment plus up to $2,000 in instant savings

PSEG Long Island Home Energy Assessment

Free in-home energy assessment with instant installation of LED bulbs, advanced power strips, low-flow showerheads, fauc...

Weatherization
$85 annual credit

PSEG Long Island Smart Cooling Program

Earn annual bill credits by allowing PSEG Long Island to briefly cycle your central air conditioner during peak demand p...

Energy
Up to $5,000 state tax credit

New York State Solar Tax Credit

State tax credit for residential solar photovoltaic systems equal to 25% of system cost, up to $5,000. Stackable with fe...

Solar/Renewable
Varies by system size and location

NYSERDA Megawatt Block Solar Incentive

Upfront incentive for residential solar installations based on system size and location. Incentive amount decreases as s...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 grant

Suffolk County Senior Home Improvement Program

Provides grants for home repairs and modifications for Suffolk County residents age 60+ who are homeowners. Covers acces...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Low-interest loans and grants for very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize homes or remove health and...

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 meet their needs. Covers c...

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 a home. Covers modif...

Veterans
Varies by project scope

New York HOME Local Program

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds administered by Suffolk County for owner-occupied housing rehabilitat...

Home Repair
Up to $40/month bill credit

PSEG Long Island Low-Income Discount Program

Monthly electric bill discount for income-eligible PSEG Long Island residential customers. Provides percentage discount ...

Energy
Up to $850 heating benefit

New York Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Annual heating assistance for income-eligible New York households. Regular benefit helps pay heating bills, emergency be...

Energy
Up to $15,000 grant

Suffolk County ADA Home Accessibility Grant

Grant program for owner-occupied homes requiring accessibility modifications for household members with disabilities. Co...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $30,000 grant

Suffolk County Septic System Improvement Program

Grant program to help homeowners upgrade failing septic systems to nitrogen-reducing advanced treatment systems. Protect...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Suffolk County Water Lateral Replacement Program

Assistance program for income-eligible homeowners to replace aging or leaking water service laterals from main to home. ...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $20,000

Town of Islip CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program

Federal CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation in the Town of Islip (includes Central Islip). Provides forgivable loans f...

Home Repair
10-20% electric bill savings

New York Community Solar for Low-to-Moderate Income

Subscribe to community solar projects and receive credits on your PSEG Long Island electric bill without installing pane...

Solar/Renewable

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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 Central Islip, NY?

26 programs are currently listed for Central Islip, 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 Central Islip 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 Central Islip, 19 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Central Islip?

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.