Home Improvement Grants in Malden.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Malden, MA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Malden, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 15 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
Grants14Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 26 programs
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 $9,000 in weatherization services

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

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

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 in rebates

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebates

Rebates for air-source and ground-source heat pump installations. Income-eligible customers receive enhanced incentives ...

Weatherization
75-100% of insulation cost

Mass Save Insulation Rebates

Rebates covering 75-100% of insulation costs for attics, basements, and walls. Income-eligible customers receive 100% co...

Weatherization
Loan up to $45,000

MassHousing Septic System Repair Program

Low-interest loans for septic system repair or replacement. Rates as low as 3% with terms up to 20 years for income-elig...

Home Repair
Free lead abatement

Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program

Free lead paint inspection and abatement for homes built before 1978 where a child under 6 with elevated blood lead leve...

Home Repair
Fixed rate per kWh for 10 years

Massachusetts SMART Solar Incentive

Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program provides fixed incentive payments per kilowatt-hour of solar electr...

Solar/Renewable
15% tax credit, max $1,000

Massachusetts Residential Solar Tax Credit

Massachusetts personal income tax credit equal to 15% of solar system cost, capped at $1,000. Can be claimed in addition...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,320 annual tax credit

Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit

Refundable tax credit for Massachusetts residents age 65+ based on property tax or rent paid. Credit equals portion of p...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

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

Seniors & Disability
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 disability...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify a home to accommodate their disability. Covers...

Veterans
Deferred loan up to $50,000

Malden HOME Rehabilitation Program

Deferred, zero-interest loans for major home repairs for income-eligible owner-occupants in Malden. Loan is forgiven aft...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Malden ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes for residents with disabilities. Covers ramps, stair lift...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $5,000

Malden Senior Home Repair Program

Small repair grants for Malden seniors age 60+ to address urgent home maintenance needs. Covers minor plumbing, electric...

Seniors & Disability
Loan up to $10,000

Malden Water & Sewer Lateral Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for repair or replacement of private water or sewer laterals serving Malden properties. Loans repaid ...

Home Repair
Up to $1,100 rebate

Mass Save Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for installing ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. All customers receive $600 base rebate; income-eli...

Weatherization
Loan up to $75,000

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Solar Loan

Low-interest loans for residential solar installations and battery storage through participating lenders. Rates starting...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $600 rebate

Eversource Home EV Charger Rebate

Rebates for purchasing and installing a Level 2 electric vehicle charger at your Malden home. Income-eligible customers ...

Weatherization
Up to $125 instant discount

Mass Save Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant discounts on qualifying smart thermostats purchased through the Mass Save online store or participating retailer...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000

MassHousing Home Improvement Loan

Fixed-rate loans for home improvements, repairs, and modifications. Competitive interest rates with terms up to 20 years...

Home Repair
Up to $45 per window

Mass Save Window Replacement Rebate

Rebates for replacing single-pane windows with ENERGY STAR certified windows. Rebate is $15-$45 per window depending on ...

Weatherization
Grant up to $10,000

Malden Emergency Roof Repair Grant

Emergency grants for roof repairs posing immediate health and safety hazards. For owner-occupied homes with income at or...

Emergency

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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 Malden, MA?

26 programs are currently listed for Malden, 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 Malden 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 Malden, 14 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Malden?

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.