Home Improvement Grants in Derry.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Derry, NH, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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
Grants13Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded 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
Down payment assistance varies by income

NHHFA Homeownership Program

NHHFA offers affordable mortgage products with competitive rates and down payment assistance for first-time and income-e...

Homebuyer
Free lead hazard removal

NH Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program that provides free lead hazard assessment and remediation for income-qualified homes built before 197...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 in rebates

Liberty Utilities Energy Efficiency Rebates

Liberty Utilities customers in Derry receive rebates for energy-efficient heating systems, heat pumps, water heaters, in...

Energy
Up to $10,000 in electric rebates

Eversource Home Energy Solutions

Eversource electric customers in Derry qualify for rebates on air source and ductless heat pumps, insulation, windows, a...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA provides low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Derry to repair o...

Home Repair
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 adaptive needs, inclu...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities to make adaptations to their home for independent l...

Veterans
8% discount on electric bills

NH Electric Assistance Program (EAP)

Provides an 8% discount on electric bills for income-eligible households served by Eversource or Liberty Utilities. Auto...

Energy
Forgivable loan up to $50,000

NHHFA HomeWorks Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs and accessibility improvements to low-income homeowners. Loan is forgiv...

Home Repair
Defers property taxes as lien

NH Elderly & Disabled Tax Deferral

Allows eligible seniors age 65+ or permanently disabled residents to defer annual property taxes as a lien against their...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $6,000 in heat pump rebates

NHSaves Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for air-source and ductless heat pumps, including whole-home systems and mini-splits. Available to all NHSaves p...

Energy
Up to $3,000 rebate

NH Renewable Energy Rebate Program

Rebate for residential solar PV installations through NH utility programs. Incentive varies by system size and installer...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 for modifications

ServiceLink Home Modification Assistance

Helps seniors and people with disabilities make home modifications to age in place safely, including grab bars, ramps, s...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Rockingham County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation

HUD Community Development Block Grant program administered by Rockingham Planning Commission for major home repairs in e...

Home Repair
Up to 18 months rent + utilities

NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Federal program providing rent and utility assistance to households impacted by COVID-19. Covers past-due and future ren...

Rental
Up to $1,000 rebate

NHSaves High-Efficiency Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for high-efficiency water heaters including heat pump water heaters, tankless gas units, and ENERGY STAR electri...

Energy
Low-interest loan up to $17,000

NH Septic System Replacement Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for homeowners needing to repair or replace failing septic systems. Interest rate 2% fixed, 10...

Home Repair
Free smoke/CO detectors + installation

NH Fire Safety Equipment Grant

Local fire departments provide and install free smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and other fire safety equipm...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 for disaster repairs

Rebuild NH Disaster Recovery Program

State-administered disaster recovery program activated following federally declared disasters. Provides grants and forgi...

Disaster
Up to $6,000

NHSaves Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates covering up to 50% of insulation and air sealing project costs for NHSaves customers. Includes attic, wall, base...

Weatherization

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Derry, NH?

24 programs are currently listed for Derry, 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 Derry 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 Derry, 13 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Derry?

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.