Home Improvement Grants in Millburn.

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

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Millburn, NJ, with individual awards up to $150,000. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 14 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
Rebates7Refunded 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 in weatherization services

New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded program providing free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible households in New Jersey. Serv...

Weatherization
Up to $2,000 in instant rebates

PSE&G Home Energy Assessment

Comprehensive home energy assessment with instant rebates on energy-saving measures. PSE&G contractors install LED bulbs...

Energy
Up to $2,000 rebate

PSE&G HVAC Rebate Program

Rebates for energy-efficient heating and cooling system upgrades. Covers high-efficiency furnaces, central air condition...

Energy
Up to $5,500 rebate

NJ Clean Energy Heat Pump Incentive

Rebates for installation of air-source or geothermal heat pumps to replace fossil fuel heating systems. Higher rebates a...

Energy
Ongoing credits for solar production

NJ Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) Program

Homeowners with solar installations earn Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) for every megawatt-hour of electric...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $10,000 in rebates

NJ Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Comprehensive whole-home energy efficiency program offering rebates for insulation, air sealing, HVAC upgrades, and more...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000 loan

NJHMFA Home Improvement Loan Program

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

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Essex County Senior Citizen Home Repair Program

Provides emergency home repair grants for Essex County senior homeowners age 62 and older. Covers essential repairs incl...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Essex County CDBG Home Rehabilitation Program

Forgivable loan program for major home repairs and rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Essex County. Loan is forgi...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

State-funded lead hazard control program for pre-1978 homes with children under age 6 or pregnant women. Provides free t...

Home Repair
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 eligible rural ar...

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 adaptive living ...

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 for accessibility needs. Covers modifica...

Veterans
Up to $150,000 matching grant

New Jersey Historic Preservation Grants

Matching grants for preservation and restoration of properties listed on the New Jersey or National Register of Historic...

Historic
Up to $15,000 grant

Essex County Home Accessibility Modification Program

Grants for home modifications to improve accessibility for Essex County residents with disabilities. Covers wheelchair r...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 loan

New Jersey Small Flows Wastewater Program

Low-interest loans for repair or replacement of failing septic systems in New Jersey. While most of Millburn is on munic...

Home Repair
Reimburses property tax increases

New Jersey Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

Reimburses eligible senior and disabled homeowners for property tax increases on their principal residence. Income limit...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $750 rebate

PSE&G High-Efficiency Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for installation of high-efficiency natural gas water heaters. Covers tankless water heaters and ENERGY STAR-rat...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

NJ EV Charger Installation Incentive

Rebates for installation of Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment at single-family homes in New Jersey. Supports t...

Energy
Free comprehensive weatherization

NJ Comfort Partners (Income-Qualified Weatherization)

Comprehensive no-cost home energy improvements for income-qualified households. Services include insulation, air sealing...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 emergency grant

Essex County Emergency Home Repair Fund

Emergency grants for critical home repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety. Covers emergency roofing, h...

Emergency
Up to $4,000 in rebates

NJ Home Energy Savings Program (HESP)

Direct rebates for insulation, air sealing, and duct sealing improvements completed by participating contractors. No ene...

Weatherization

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Millburn, NJ?

26 programs are currently listed for Millburn, 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 Millburn 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 Millburn, 15 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 7 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Millburn?

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.