Home Improvement Grants in Manchester.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Manchester, NH, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 41 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Manchester, NH, with individual awards up to $126,526. 9 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 18 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants27Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates9Refunded 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 $50,000

New Hampshire Housing Rehabilitation Program

Provides deferred and forgivable loans to income-eligible homeowners for essential home repairs and rehabilitation. Loan...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000

New Hampshire Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal weatherization program that provides free energy efficiency improvements to low-income households. Includes insu...

Weatherization
Up to $30,000

Manchester CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded rehabilitation grants and deferred loans for low- and moderate-income homeowners in Manchester. Covers essen...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Manchester Emergency Home Repair Program

Provides emergency grants to very low-income homeowners facing immediate health and safety hazards. Priority given to se...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Manchester Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard remediation in pre-1978 homes with children under age 6 or pregnant women....

Home Repair
Up to $20,000

Manchester Home Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grants for accessibility modifications to enable seniors and persons with disabilities to remain safely in t...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $3,000

NHHFA Home Help Program

Provides small grants to low-income homeowners for minor repairs that don't qualify for larger rehab programs. Designed ...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 per unit

NHSaves Heat Pump Rebate Program

Utility rebates for installation of ENERGY STAR certified ductless mini-split or central heat pumps. Additional incentiv...

Energy
Up to $6,000

NHSaves Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates for home insulation and air sealing improvements based on energy audit recommendations. Covers attic, wall, base...

Weatherization
Up to $750

NHSaves High-Efficiency Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for ENERGY STAR heat pump water heaters and high-efficiency gas water heaters. Must meet efficiency requirements...

Energy
Free energy upgrades

NHSaves Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency Program

Free comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified households. Includes home energy assessment, air seal...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program providing low-interest loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair 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 accommodate their disability. Co...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt their home for mobility and accessibility. Covers bathr...

Veterans
Up to $5,000

New Hampshire Senior Home Repair Program

Provides grants to seniors age 65+ for minor home repairs and safety improvements to enable aging in place. Priority for...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000

Manchester Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Cost-share program to help homeowners repair or replace failing private sewer laterals. City covers 50% of eligible cost...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000

New Hampshire Solar Rebate Program

Rebate for residential solar photovoltaic installations. Amount based on system size ($/watt incentive). Combine with fe...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $35,000

Manchester HOME Investment Program

HUD HOME-funded program providing forgivable loans for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Addresses cod...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000

Manchester First-Floor Bedroom Program

Helps seniors and persons with disabilities add a first-floor bedroom and bathroom to avoid institutional placement. Gra...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead testing and remediation

New Hampshire Lead Primary Prevention Program

Provides free lead testing, risk assessments, and hazard reduction in homes with children under 6 or pregnant women. Pri...

Home Repair
Up to $6,000

NHSaves Wood Pellet Boiler & Furnace Rebate

Rebate for installation of high-efficiency wood pellet boilers and furnaces as primary heating systems. Supports renewab...

Energy
Free home health assessment and remediation

Manchester Safe & Healthy Homes Program

Comprehensive home health assessment and remediation targeting asthma triggers, mold, pests, inadequate ventilation, and...

Home Repair
Loan up to $25,000

New Hampshire Septic System Replacement Loan

Low-interest loan program to help homeowners repair or replace failing septic systems. Prevents groundwater contaminatio...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500

New Hampshire Radon Mitigation Assistance

Cost-share grants to help income-eligible homeowners install radon mitigation systems in homes with elevated radon level...

Home Repair
Free or low-cost testing

New Hampshire Private Well Testing Program

Provides free or low-cost water quality testing for private well owners. Tests for bacteria, arsenic, lead, radon, and o...

Home Repair
Up to $100

NHSaves Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant or mail-in rebate for purchase of qualifying ENERGY STAR smart thermostats. Allows remote temperature control an...

Energy
Up to $8,000

Manchester Window Replacement Program

Grant program to replace old, inefficient windows in income-qualified homes. Improves energy efficiency, reduces heating...

Weatherization
Free homebuyer education

Manchester First-Time Homebuyer Education

HUD-certified homebuyer education workshops covering budgeting, credit, mortgages, home inspection, and maintenance. Req...

Homebuyer Ed
Up to $7,500

New Hampshire Housing Down Payment Assistance

Deferred second mortgage to help first-time homebuyers with down payment and closing costs. No monthly payment; due when...

Homebuyer
Up to $600

NHSaves Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment at single-family and multi-unit resi...

Energy
Up to $10,000

New Hampshire Workforce Housing Incentive

Enhanced down payment assistance for essential workers including teachers, nurses, first responders, and other workforce...

Homebuyer
$100 comprehensive audit

NHSaves Home Energy Assessment

Professional home energy assessment including blower door test, infrared imaging, and comprehensive efficiency recommend...

Weatherization
Up to $5,000

Manchester Historic Preservation Fund

Matching grants for exterior restoration and preservation of properties in Manchester's historic districts. Covers windo...

Historic
Up to $500

NHSaves Chimney Liner Rebate

Rebate for installation of stainless steel chimney liner when upgrading to high-efficiency gas heating equipment. Ensure...

Energy
Up to $75,000

New Hampshire Disaster Recovery Housing Program

CDBG Disaster Recovery funds to repair or rebuild homes damaged by federally-declared disasters. Activated only after pr...

Disaster
Tax deferral (lien on property)

New Hampshire Property Tax Deferral for Elderly/Disabled

Allows seniors 65+ and persons with disabilities to defer annual property tax payments. Creates a lien on the property; ...

Property Tax Relief
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

New Hampshire Electric Assistance Program (EAP) / Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)

Provides heating fuel and electric assistance to income-eligible New Hampshire households during the heating season. Adm...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Manchester, NH?

41 programs are currently listed for Manchester, 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 Manchester 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 Manchester, 27 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 9 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Manchester?

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.