Home Improvement Grants in Garfield.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Garfield, NJ, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Garfield, NJ, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 8 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 loans3Forgiven 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
Up to $8,000 in weatherization improvements

New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal and state-funded weatherization program providing energy-efficiency improvements at no cost to income-eligible h...

Weatherization
Up to $35,000 interest-free loan

NJ HomeKeeper Program

Interest-free home repair loans for income-qualified homeowners to address critical health and safety issues. Loans have...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

State-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under age 6 reside....

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 in rebates

PSE&G Home Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for PSE&G electric customers who install qualifying energy-efficient equipment including heat pumps, insulation,...

Energy
Up to $2,500 in gas equipment rebates

PSE&G Gas Heating & Water Heater Rebates

Rebates for PSE&G gas customers who install high-efficiency gas furnaces, boilers, or water heaters. Higher rebates avai...

Energy
Varies by system size; average $15,000

New Jersey Solar Renewable Energy Program

State incentive program for residential solar installations, providing upfront rebates and Solar Renewable Energy Credit...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Garfield Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Forgivable loans for major home repairs for income-eligible owner-occupants in Garfield. Loan is forgiven after 5 years ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Garfield Home Accessibility Modification Program

Grants for accessibility modifications for disabled or elderly Garfield residents. Covers wheelchair ramps, bathroom mod...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

Garfield Senior Home Repair Grant

Emergency and essential repair grants for Garfield homeowners age 62 and older with limited income. Covers repairs that ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 low-interest loan

Bergen County Septic System Repair Program

Low-interest loans for Bergen County homeowners needing septic system repairs or replacements. Available for failing sys...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Federal loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible areas to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. ...

Home Repair
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 build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. SAH gran...

Veterans
Up to $50,000 for homeowner rehabilitation

New Jersey HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by New Jersey for comprehensive housing rehabilitation for low-income homeowners. Funds ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 in free improvements

NJ Comfort Partners Energy Efficiency Program

Free home energy improvements for income-qualified households including insulation, air sealing, heating system repair/r...

Weatherization
Up to $3,500 for heat pumps

PSE&G Heat Pump Rebate Program

Enhanced rebates for PSE&G customers installing cold-climate heat pumps. Rebate amounts increase for higher-efficiency s...

Energy
Up to $1,500 property tax credit

NJ ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program

New Jersey property tax relief program providing direct credits to homeowners and renters. Benefit amount depends on inc...

Property Tax Relief
Reimburses property tax increases

NJ Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement

Reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases on their principal residence. Freeze...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $7,500 in weatherization services

Bergen County Weatherization Program

Free weatherization services for income-eligible Bergen County residents including attic and wall insulation, air sealin...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

NJ Housing Rehabilitation Trust Fund

State-funded forgivable loans for comprehensive home rehabilitation for low- and moderate-income homeowners. Loans forgi...

Home Repair
Up to $2,000 heating assistance

NJ LIHEAP Heating Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides grants to help pay heating bills for income-eligible households. Prio...

Energy
Up to $1,800 annual utility credit

NJ Universal Service Fund (USF)

Monthly electric and/or gas bill credits for income-eligible New Jersey residents. Credits applied directly to utility b...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Covers modificat...

Veterans

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Garfield, NJ?

26 programs are currently listed for Garfield, 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 Garfield 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 Garfield, 16 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Garfield?

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.