Home Improvement Grants in Hawthorne.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Hawthorne, NJ, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 4 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
Grants19Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates3Refunded 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 $25,000

Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded rehabilitation grants for owner-occupied homes in Hawthorne requiring major repairs. Income must be at or be...

Home Repair
Free lead abatement

Hawthorne Lead Paint Removal Program

Free lead-based paint hazard removal for pre-1978 owner-occupied homes in Hawthorne with children under age 6 or pregnan...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Hawthorne Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grants for immediate health and safety threats in owner-occupied Hawthorne homes for households at or b...

Emergency
Up to $15,000

Hawthorne ADA Home Accessibility Program

Grants for accessibility modifications in owner-occupied Hawthorne homes for residents with disabilities. Covers ramps, ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 grant

Hawthorne Senior Home Repair Grant

Home repair grants for Hawthorne homeowners age 62 and older with income at or below 80% AMI. Prioritizes repairs that e...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 in weatherization

New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization services for income-qualified New Jersey households at or below 200% of federal poverty ...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 forgivable loan

NJHMFA HomeKeeper Program

Forgivable home improvement loans for New Jersey homeowners with income up to 80% AMI. Covers necessary repairs to maint...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

State and federal funding to identify and eliminate lead hazards in pre-1978 housing occupied by children under age 6 or...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 in rebates

PSEG Home Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Rebates for energy-efficient upgrades for PSEG electric and gas customers. Covers high-efficiency HVAC systems, insulati...

Energy
Up to $3,000 rebate

PSEG Heat Pump Rebate Program

Enhanced rebates for air-source and ground-source heat pump installations for PSEG customers. Provides efficient heating...

Energy
Up to $10,000 in incentives

NJ Clean Energy Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Whole-home energy efficiency program with comprehensive audits and incentives up to $10,000 for insulation, air sealing,...

Weatherization
Performance-based solar incentive

NJ Clean Energy Solar Renewable Energy Certificate Program

New Jersey's solar incentive program provides performance-based payments for residential solar installations through Tra...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $500 rebate

NJ Clean Energy EV Charging Rebate

Rebates for Level 2 electric vehicle charging station installation at New Jersey homes. Covers equipment and installatio...

Energy
Reimburses property tax increases

New Jersey Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

Property tax freeze program for New Jersey residents age 65+ or receiving Social Security disability with income up to $...

Property Tax Relief
$250 annual deduction

New Jersey Senior/Disabled Property Tax Deduction

Annual $250 property tax deduction for New Jersey homeowners age 65+ or permanently disabled, or veterans age 65+. No in...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

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

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, buy, or modify a home to meet their needs. Cov...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home they or a family member own. Covers modi...

Veterans
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Passaic County HOME Investment Partnerships

Federal HOME funds administered by Passaic County for owner-occupied rehabilitation in qualifying municipalities includi...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 rebate

New Jersey ANCHOR Property Tax Relief

New Jersey's Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program provides property tax relief ...

Property Tax Relief
100% property tax exemption

New Jersey Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption

New Jersey veterans who are 100% permanently disabled due to service-connected disabilities may qualify for complete exe...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Hawthorne, NJ?

25 programs are currently listed for Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne, 19 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Hawthorne?

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.