Home Improvement Grants in New Berlin.

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As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in New Berlin, WI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded 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

WHEDA Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan

Provides low-interest loans to eligible homeowners for major repairs and rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family ...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program

Federal weatherization program delivered through county agencies providing free energy efficiency improvements to low-in...

Weatherization
Up to $2,000 in rebates

Focus on Energy Home Performance Rebates

Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency program offering rebates for whole-home energy improvements after completing a H...

Weatherization
Up to $1,200 per system

We Energies HVAC Equipment Rebates

Electric and natural gas utility rebates for qualifying high-efficiency heating, cooling, and water heating equipment. I...

Weatherization
Up to $150 per appliance

We Energies Appliance Rebates

Rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR appliances including refrigerators, clothes washers, dryers, and dehumidifiers. Also ...

Energy
Up to $500 per kW installed

We Energies Renewable Energy Incentive

Incentive payment for residential solar photovoltaic installations. Customers receive per-kW incentive plus retail rate ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 grant

Waukesha County Senior Home Repair Grant

Grant program for homeowners age 60+ in Waukesha County to address critical home repairs that affect health and safety. ...

Seniors & Disability
Forgivable loan up to $20,000

New Berlin CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for income-qualified New Berlin homeowners to complete major home repairs and rehabi...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard remediation

Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State program providing free lead hazard investigation and remediation for homes where a child under 6 has an elevated b...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program offering low-interest loans (1% rate) and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to r...

Seniors & Disability
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 adapt or purchase a home to meet disability needs. Cov...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make modifications to family member's home in which th...

Veterans
Up to $24,000 for rehabilitation

Wisconsin HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by the state to assist low-income homeowners with rehabilitation of owner-occupied housi...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Waukesha County ADA Home Modification Grant

Grant program for income-qualified Waukesha County residents with disabilities to make accessibility modifications to th...

Seniors & Disability
50% cost-share up to $5,000

New Berlin Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Cost-share program to assist New Berlin property owners with repair or replacement of damaged private sewer laterals. Ci...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 cost-share

New Berlin Water Service Line Replacement Program

Program to assist homeowners with replacement of aging or damaged water service lines. City coordinates replacement of p...

Home Repair
Varies by disaster declaration

Wisconsin Disaster Recovery Housing Repair

State-administered disaster recovery assistance for homeowners affected by federally-declared disasters. Provides grants...

Disaster
25% tax credit up to $50,000

Wisconsin Historic Homeowner Tax Credit

State income tax credit for owners of historic homes who complete certified rehabilitation projects. Credit equals 25% o...

Historic
Up to $1,800 per heat pump

Focus on Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Enhanced rebates for qualifying air-source and ground-source heat pumps installed by approved contractors. Includes both...

Weatherization
Deferred property tax loan

Wisconsin Senior Property Tax Deferral Loan

Allows qualifying Wisconsin homeowners age 65+ to defer property taxes as a low-interest loan secured by their home. No ...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,460 tax credit

Wisconsin Homestead Credit

State tax credit for Wisconsin homeowners and renters with low household income to help offset property taxes or rent. C...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,500 for mitigation

Wisconsin Radon Grant Program

Grant program to assist low-income Wisconsin homeowners with radon testing and mitigation systems. Radon is a leading ca...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in New Berlin, WI?

26 programs are currently listed for New Berlin, 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 New Berlin 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 New Berlin, 16 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in New Berlin?

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.