Home Improvement Grants in Chicopee.

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

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Chicopee, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 12 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
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 24 programs
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

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal and state-funded program providing comprehensive home weatherization services at no cost to income-eligible hous...

Weatherization
Full cost covered for qualifying homes

Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program

State-funded program removing lead paint hazards from homes where children under six with elevated blood lead levels res...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 in rebates

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for ductless mini-split and central heat pump installations through Mass Save program. Rebates vary by equipment...

Energy
75-100% coverage of insulation costs

Mass Save Insulation Rebate

Mass Save covers 75-100% of insulation and air sealing costs after a free home energy assessment. Moderate-income househ...

Weatherization
Up to $1,100 rebate

Mass Save Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for energy-efficient electric heat pump water heaters and high-efficiency gas water heaters. Heat pump water hea...

Energy
Loan up to $25,000

MassHousing Septic Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for septic system repair or replacement in Massachusetts. Fixed interest rate, up to 7-year term, ava...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $25,000

Chicopee Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loans for major home repairs in owner-occupied homes. Assists low- and moderate-income homeowners...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Chicopee ADA Home Modification Program

Grants for accessibility modifications in Chicopee homes occupied by seniors or people with disabilities. Covers wheelch...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Grants up to $7,500 for very low-income seniors (62+) to remove health and safety hazards. Also offers loans up to $20,0...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabil...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make adaptations to a family member's home where they...

Veterans
Ongoing credits for 10+ years

Massachusetts Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SREC)

Massachusetts SMART program provides payments for solar electricity generation. Homeowners earn monthly credits for the ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $700 for Level 2 charger

Eversource EV Charger Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment at Chicopee residences served by Eve...

Energy
Up to $2,000 property tax credit

Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit

Refundable state tax credit for seniors 65+ who own or rent in Massachusetts and whose property tax or rent exceeds 10% ...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $50,000 deferred loan

Massachusetts HOME Program Rehabilitation

Federal HOME funds administered locally for major rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Zero-interest deferred loans f...

Home Repair
Up to 12 months rental assistance

Massachusetts Housing Stabilization & Support Program

Rental assistance for households at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts. Provides up to 1...

Rental
Low down payment mortgage (3%)

MassHousing First-Time Homebuyer Program

Low-interest mortgages for first-time homebuyers in Massachusetts with competitive rates, low down payments (as low as 3...

Homebuyer
Up to $25,000 or 5% of purchase price

MassHousing Down Payment Assistance (DPA)

Down payment and closing cost assistance for income-eligible first-time homebuyers using a MassHousing mortgage. Forgiva...

Homebuyer
Emergency shelter placement

Massachusetts Emergency Assistance (EA) Shelter

Emergency shelter for homeless families with children or pregnant women in Massachusetts. Provides temporary shelter pla...

Rental
Varies by exemption type

Chicopee Residential Property Tax Exemption

Various property tax exemptions available to Chicopee homeowners including senior (Clause 41C), veteran (Clause 22), bli...

Property Tax Relief

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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 Chicopee, MA?

24 programs are currently listed for Chicopee, 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 Chicopee 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 Chicopee, 15 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Chicopee?

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.