Home Improvement Grants in Manchester.

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As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Manchester, CT, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 require no income limit.

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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

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by CT DEEP that provides free energy efficiency improvements to inc...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 loan

CHFA Home Improvement Loan

Low-interest home improvement loan program from CHFA for homeowners making essential repairs or upgrades to their primar...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Manchester Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded lead hazard reduction program for Manchester homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Provides comp...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Manchester CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-eligible owner-occupants in Manchester. Loan is forgiven afte...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Manchester ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to homes of Manchester residents with disabilities. Eligible improvement...

Seniors & Disability
75% to 100% off eligible improvements

Eversource Home Energy Solutions

Comprehensive home energy assessment and improvements provided by Eversource. Income-qualified customers receive 100% of...

Energy
Up to $10,000 in rebates

Eversource Heat Pump Rebate Program

Provides rebates for installation of qualifying air-source and ground-source heat pumps in Eversource electric service t...

Energy
Varies by system size

Connecticut Solar Incentive Program

Connecticut's residential solar incentive program administered by CT Green Bank. Provides performance-based incentives f...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000 property tax credit

Manchester Elderly Tax Relief Program

Property tax relief program for Manchester residents age 65 and older who meet income requirements. Provides credit agai...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program providing loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or mod...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their accessibili...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they will reside...

Veterans
Up to $24,999 per unit

Connecticut HOME Investment Partnerships

Federal HOME funds administered through Connecticut Department of Housing and local municipalities for owner-occupied re...

Home Repair
Referral to vetted contractors

Manchester Senior Center Home Repair Referral

Manchester Senior Center maintains a referral list of vetted contractors who provide home repair services to seniors. Wh...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $2,500 in rebates

Connecticut Natural Gas Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for natural gas customers who install high-efficiency heating equipment, water heaters, and energy-saving improv...

Energy
Up to $10,000 loan

Manchester Sewer Lateral Repair Loan

Low-interest loan program for Manchester property owners who need to repair or replace their private sewer lateral conne...

Home Repair
20% tax credit, up to $30,000

Connecticut Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for owner-occupied historic homes listed on the Natio...

Historic
Up to $5,000 grant

Manchester Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grants for very-low-income Manchester homeowners facing immediate health and safety threats. Covers urg...

Emergency
Up to $24,999 per unit

Manchester Rental Rehabilitation Program

Forgivable loans for property owners who rehabilitate rental units for occupancy by low- and moderate-income tenants. Lo...

Rental
Up to $300 in rebates

Manchester Water Conservation Rebate

Rebates for Manchester water customers who install high-efficiency toilets, faucets, showerheads, and other water-saving...

Energy
Up to $15,000 DPA

CHFA Down Payment Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing in Connecticut. Must be combined ...

Homebuyer

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