Home Improvement Grants in East Hartford.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for East Hartford, CT, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in East Hartford, CT, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded 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
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

East Hartford CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs and rehabilitation in East Hartford. Loan is forgiven after 5...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

East Hartford Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant program for urgent repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety. Covers failing heating syst...

Emergency
Grant up to $15,000

East Hartford ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program to make accessibility modifications for East Hartford homeowners with disabilities or seniors aging in pla...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $7,500 grant

East Hartford Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Provides financial assistance to East Hartford homeowners for repair or replacement of failing private sewer lateral lin...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by CT DEEP to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Provid...

Weatherization
Loan up to $50,000

CHFA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest loan program from Connecticut Housing Finance Authority for comprehensive home repairs and rehabilitation. ...

Home Repair
Free lead abatement services

Connecticut Lead Hazard Abatement Program

State-funded lead hazard control program for Connecticut homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or pregnant women...

Home Repair
75-100% subsidized improvements

Eversource Home Energy Solutions

Eversource's comprehensive home energy assessment and improvement program for East Hartford electric customers. Includes...

Weatherization
Up to $2,500

Eversource Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate program for East Hartford Eversource customers installing energy-efficient heat pumps, including ductless mini-sp...

Weatherization
Financing up to $50,000

CT Green Bank Solar Financing

Low-interest financing for residential solar panel installation and battery storage through Connecticut Green Bank. East...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,500 rebate

Southern Connecticut Gas Heat Pump Rebates

Rebate program for SCG customers in East Hartford installing energy-efficient natural gas heating equipment or heat pump...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Federal program offering low-interest loans and grants to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize ho...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible East Hartford veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to mee...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for eligible East Hartford veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make accessibility adaptations ...

Veterans
Property tax reduction varies

East Hartford Elderly Tax Relief Program

Property tax relief program for qualifying East Hartford homeowners age 65 and older. Provides assessment reductions bas...

Property Tax Relief
Property tax freeze at age 70

Connecticut Elderly Tax Freeze Program

State program allowing qualifying East Hartford homeowners to freeze their property taxes at age 70. Taxes remain frozen...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $25,000 grant

Connecticut HOME Investment Partnership

Federal HOME program funds administered by Connecticut Department of Housing for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation. ...

Home Repair
Up to $750 rebate

Eversource Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate program for East Hartford Eversource electric customers purchasing energy-efficient heat pump water heaters. Prov...

Weatherization
Market-based credits for solar production

Connecticut Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC)

Connecticut's Solar Renewable Energy Credit program provides ongoing payment for solar energy production. East Hartford ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $100 per appliance

Eversource ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebates

Rebates for East Hartford Eversource customers purchasing ENERGY STAR certified appliances including refrigerators, dish...

Weatherization

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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 East Hartford, CT?

24 programs are currently listed for East Hartford, 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 East Hartford 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 East Hartford, 16 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in East Hartford?

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.