Home Improvement Grants in Groton.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Groton, CT, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 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
Grants16Never 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
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Groton CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home rehabilitation for income-qualified owner-occupied homes in Groton. Forgivable loan over 5 years wit...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Groton ADA Home Modification Grant

Provides accessibility modifications for Groton homeowners with disabilities, including ramps, widened doorways, accessi...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Groton Sewer Lateral Repair Grant

Assists low-income Groton homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing private sewer laterals. Program helps preve...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by Connecticut reducing energy costs through insulation, air sealin...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard abatement

Connecticut Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State-funded lead hazard removal for pre-1978 Connecticut homes where a child under 6 has an elevated blood lead level. ...

Home Repair
75-100% rebate on efficiency upgrades

Eversource Home Energy Solutions

Comprehensive home energy assessment and upgrades for Eversource electric customers in Groton. Income-qualified customer...

Energy
Up to $10,000 rebate

Eversource Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for ductless and central air-source heat pumps for Eversource electric customers. Provides both heating and cool...

Energy
Varies by system size

Connecticut Residential Solar Incentive Program (RSIP)

Performance-based solar incentive for Groton homeowners installing photovoltaic systems. Incentive paid over 6 years bas...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $750 rebate

Eversource HVAC Equipment Rebate

Rebates for high-efficiency central air conditioning, furnaces, boilers, and heat pump water heaters for Eversource cust...

Energy
Varies by income and home value

Groton Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Program

Property tax relief for Groton residents age 65+ or totally disabled with limited income. Provides annual reduction in p...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Groton to repair, improve, or ...

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 disability needs. For...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a home to meet their needs. For veterans with blindness...

Veterans
Up to $15,000 down payment assistance

CHFA Down Payment Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Groton. Zero-interest second mortgage that is forg...

Homebuyer
Below-market mortgage rate

Connecticut Housing Assistance Program (HAP)

Below-market interest rate mortgage for first-time homebuyers in Connecticut. Offers lower rates than conventional loans...

Homebuyer
Free energy efficiency upgrades

Eversource Income Eligible Program

No-cost comprehensive energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified Eversource customers. Includes insulation, air...

Energy
Up to $30,000

Connecticut Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State income tax credit for qualified rehabilitation of historic homes in Connecticut. Covers 30% of qualified expenses ...

Historic
Up to $5,000 grant

Groton Senior Home Repair Grant

Emergency and essential home repair grant for Groton seniors (62+) with limited income. Covers urgent repairs that affec...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $4,000 match (2:1)

Connecticut Individual Development Account (IDA)

Matched savings program for low-income Connecticut residents saving for a home purchase. Participants receive 2:1 match ...

Homebuyer
Up to $500 rebate

Groton Utilities Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Groton Utilities customers installing high-efficiency natural gas water heaters. Reduces energy costs and sup...

Energy
Up to $750 rebate

Groton Utilities High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for Groton Utilities natural gas customers installing high-efficiency furnaces. AFUE rating of 95% or higher requ...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Groton, CT?

25 programs are currently listed for Groton, 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 Groton 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 Groton, 16 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Groton?

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.