Home Improvement Grants in Livingston.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Livingston, NJ, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 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
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven 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
Up to $8,000 per home

New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program

Free weatherization services for income-eligible households including insulation, air sealing, heating system repairs, a...

Weatherization
Up to $5,000 in rebates

PSE&G Home Energy Savings Program

Rebates for energy efficiency improvements including insulation, air sealing, HVAC upgrades, and duct sealing. Requires ...

Energy
Up to $3,000 per system

PSE&G Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installation of energy-efficient air source heat pumps and geothermal systems. Higher rebates available for ...

Energy
SREC income varies by production

New Jersey Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC)

Solar system owners earn SRECs for electricity produced, which can be sold for additional income. Combined with federal ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 loan

NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Home Improvement Loan

Low-interest home improvement loans for income-eligible homeowners in New Jersey. Funds can be used for repairs, renovat...

Home Repair
Up to $20,000 forgivable loan

Essex County Home Repair Program

Forgivable loans for essential home repairs for low-income homeowners in Essex County communities including Livingston. ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

Free lead hazard assessment and abatement for homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or pregnant women. Priority ...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Essex County Senior Citizens Home Repair Program

Emergency home repairs and accessibility modifications for senior homeowners age 60+ in Essex County. Covers critical he...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for disabled veterans to modify homes for wheelchair accessibility. Eligible veterans have service-connected disa...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with severe service-connected disabilities (loss of use of both lower extremities, blindness in both...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize homes in rural areas. Gran...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 rebate

New Jersey ANCHOR Property Tax Relief

Direct property tax relief for New Jersey homeowners and renters meeting income thresholds. Homeowners can receive up to...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $10,000 grant

New Jersey Securing Access For Everyone (SAFE) Home Program

Grants for home modifications to make residences accessible for individuals with disabilities. No income requirement. Co...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $800 rebate

PSE&G Energy Efficient Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for installing ENERGY STAR certified electric or gas water heaters, including heat pump water heaters. Higher re...

Energy
Varies by tax increase

New Jersey Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

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

Property Tax Relief
Up to $15,000 low-interest loan

Essex County Septic System Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for repair or replacement of failing septic systems in Essex County. Available to homeowners with doc...

Home Repair
Up to $75,000 matching grant

New Jersey Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grants for preservation and restoration of historically significant properties listed on or eligible for the St...

Historic
Up to $4 million financing

New Jersey Retrofit Advantage Program

Low-interest financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to commercial and industrial properties i...

Business
Up to $100 rebate

PSE&G Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebates for purchasing and installing qualifying smart thermostats that help manage heating and cooling efficiently. Mus...

Energy
Up to $10,000 in rebates and incentives

New Jersey Home Energy Savings Program

Comprehensive home energy upgrade program combining rebates for multiple improvements. Requires Home Energy Assessment, ...

Weatherization
Free energy upgrades (income-eligible)

New Jersey Comfort Partners Program

Free energy efficiency upgrades for income-eligible households including insulation, air sealing, HVAC repair/replacemen...

Weatherization

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Livingston, NJ?

24 programs are currently listed for Livingston, 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 Livingston 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 Livingston, 15 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Livingston?

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.