Home Improvement Grants in Chester Township.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Chester Township, PA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Chester Township, PA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven 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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Pennsylvania Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program that provides free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible Pennsylvani...

Weatherization
Up to $24,999 loan

PHFA Home Improvement Loan Program

Low-interest home improvement loan for Pennsylvania homeowners to make necessary repairs and improvements. Fixed interes...

Home Repair
Free lead abatement services

Delaware County Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded lead hazard control program serving Delaware County homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Provid...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Chester Township Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs and code compliance upgrades for low-income Chester Township homeowne...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Chester Township Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grants for accessibility modifications to enable seniors and persons with disabilities to remain safely in t...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

Chester Township Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repair grants for very low-income homeowners in Chester Township when repairs pose an immediate ...

Emergency
Up to $1,500 rebate

PECO Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for PECO residential customers who install qualifying high-efficiency air-source or ductless mini-split heat pum...

Energy
Up to $750 rebate

PECO Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates for PECO customers who add insulation to attics, walls, or basements, or complete comprehensive air sealing. Mus...

Weatherization
Up to $500 rebate

PECO Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for PECO residential customers who purchase and install qualifying high-efficiency electric water heaters, inclu...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate or discounted purchase

PECO Smart Thermostat Program

PECO customers can receive rebates or instant discounts on qualifying smart thermostats from participating retailers. El...

Energy
Ongoing income from solar production

Pennsylvania Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)

Pennsylvania solar system owners earn one Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) for every 1,000 kWh of solar electricity ...

Solar/Renewable
Credit for excess solar generation

PECO Solar Net Metering

PECO's net metering program credits residential solar customers at retail rate for excess electricity sent back to the g...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Provides grants (up to $27,500) and loans (up to $40,000) to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repai...

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 their needs. Available for ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a home for independent living. Available for veterans w...

Veterans
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Delaware County HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation in Delaware County. Provides forgivable loans for major rep...

Home Repair
Up to $12,000 grant

Chester Township Senior Home Repair Program

CDBG-funded grants for home repairs for Chester Township seniors age 62 and older. Designed to help seniors age in place...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 grant

Chester Township Sewer Lateral Repair Program

CDBG-funded grants for low-income Chester Township homeowners to repair or replace damaged sewer lateral lines from the ...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 heating assistance

Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Provides grants to help low-income Pennsylvania households pay heating bills and covers energy crisis situations. Cash a...

Energy
Free weatherization and efficiency upgrades

PECO Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP)

Free comprehensive weatherization and energy efficiency services for income-eligible PECO customers. Includes insulation...

Weatherization
Up to $1,000 rebate

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Annual rebates for eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows/widowers age 50+, and people with disabilities age 1...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $2,500 grant

Chester Township Emergency Water Heater Replacement

Emergency grant program for low-income Chester Township homeowners facing water heater failure. Provides rapid replaceme...

Emergency

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Chester Township, PA?

26 programs are currently listed for Chester Township, 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 Chester Township 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 Chester Township, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Chester Township?

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.