Home Improvement Grants in New Britain.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for New Britain, CT, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in New Britain, CT, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 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 loans3Forgiven 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 $35,000 forgivable loan

New Britain Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to owner-occupied households in New Britain with income at or below 80%...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

New Britain Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repair grants for owner-occupied households in New Britain with income at or below 50% AMI. Addr...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

New Britain Lead Hazard Abatement Program

Free lead-based paint hazard removal for New Britain homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or pregnant women. Se...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

New Britain ADA Home Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in New Britain for residents with disabilities. ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

New Britain Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Assists New Britain homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing private sewer lateral lines from the home to the ...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 loan

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest home improvement loans through CHFA for Connecticut homeowners to finance major repairs, energy efficiency ...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in free improvements

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization services for Connecticut low-income households at or below 60% state median income. Prov...

Weatherization
Free lead inspection and abatement

Connecticut Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program

State-funded lead hazard inspection, testing, and abatement services for Connecticut homes built before 1978. Priority g...

Home Repair
Up to 75% rebate on improvements

Eversource Home Energy Solutions (HES)

Comprehensive home energy assessment and improvements for Eversource electric customers. Receive a detailed audit for $7...

Energy
100% free energy improvements

Eversource Home Energy Solutions - Income Eligible

Free comprehensive energy efficiency services for Eversource customers at or below 60% state median income. Includes fre...

Energy
Up to $10,000 in rebates

Eversource Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installing qualifying air-source or geothermal heat pumps in Connecticut homes served by Eversource. Rebates...

Energy
Incentive varies by system size

Connecticut Residential Solar Investment Program

Performance-based solar incentive for Connecticut homeowners installing solar PV systems. Provides upfront SMART incenti...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000 rebate

Eversource Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater. Eversource electric cust...

Energy
Up to $3,500 in rebates

Connecticut Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for Connecticut Natural Gas customers who upgrade to high-efficiency natural gas heating systems, water heaters,...

Energy
Up to $10,000 grant

Connecticut Elderly Homeowners Assistance Program

Provides grants for essential home repairs to Connecticut homeowners age 62 and older with income at or below 80% AMI. C...

Seniors & Disability
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 in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize ho...

Home Repair
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 adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabil...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt their home for accessibility. Covers modificati...

Veterans
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Connecticut HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by Connecticut DOH for owner-occupied rehabilitation in participating towns. Provides fo...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 forgivable down payment assistance

New Britain First-Time Homebuyer Program

Forgivable loan for down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers purchasing in New Britain. Income ...

Homebuyer
Up to $20,000 or 3% of purchase price

CHFA Down Payment Assistance Program

Down payment assistance up to $20,000 or 3% of purchase price (whichever is less) for eligible first-time homebuyers in ...

Homebuyer

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in New Britain, CT?

25 programs are currently listed for New Britain, 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 Britain 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 Britain, 16 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

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

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.