Home Improvement Grants in Newark.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Newark, OH, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Newark, OH, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 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
Grants12Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates8Refunded 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 $8,500 in weatherization services

Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)

Free weatherization services for income-eligible Ohio households to reduce energy costs. Includes insulation, air sealin...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 loan

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Single Family Housing Rehab

Low-interest loan program for owner-occupied single-family home repairs and rehabilitation. Available through participat...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Newark Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded rehabilitation program for owner-occupied homes in Newark city limits. Provides forgivable loans for major h...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Newark Accessibility Modification Grant

Grant program for accessibility modifications in owner-occupied homes where a disabled or elderly resident lives. Covers...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Licking County Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 in Licking County. Priority given to...

Home Repair
Up to $1,000 rebate

AES Ohio HVAC Rebate Program

Rebate for AES Ohio electric customers who install high-efficiency HVAC equipment. Eligible systems include ENERGY STAR-...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

AES Ohio Heat Pump Incentive

Enhanced rebate for AES Ohio customers installing qualified air-source or geothermal heat pumps. Higher rebates availabl...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

AES Ohio Insulation Rebate

Rebate for AES Ohio customers adding insulation to attics, walls, or crawl spaces. Must meet minimum R-value requirement...

Weatherization
Up to $800 rebate

Columbia Gas Furnace Rebate

Rebate for Columbia Gas customers who install a high-efficiency natural gas furnace. Must be 95% AFUE or higher. Rebate ...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

Columbia Gas Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for Columbia Gas customers installing ENERGY STAR-certified natural gas water heaters or tankless water heaters. ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Federal program providing low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair,...

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, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Eligible ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home. Eligible for veterans who are blind in b...

Veterans
Free lead hazard control services

Ohio Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

State-administered HUD program providing free lead hazard control services in homes built before 1978. Priority given to...

Home Repair
Up to $24,999 forgivable loan

Licking County HOME Investment Repair Program

Federal HOME Investment Partnership Program funds administered by Licking County to assist low-income homeowners with su...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Licking County Senior Home Repair Grant

Grant program for homeowners age 60+ in Licking County to address minor to moderate home repairs that affect safety and ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 low-interest loan

Newark Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Low-interest loan program for Newark homeowners to repair or replace private sewer laterals from the home to the public ...

Home Repair
Coverage up to $3,000/repair

Newark Water Line Protection Program

Optional service line protection program for Newark water customers. For a monthly fee added to your utility bill, the p...

Home Repair
Up to $125 rebate

AES Ohio Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for AES Ohio customers who purchase and install a qualifying smart thermostat. Eligible models include ENERGY STA...

Energy
Instant discounts on LEDs

AES Ohio LED Lighting Discount

Instant discounts on ENERGY STAR-certified LED bulbs and fixtures at participating retailers. AES Ohio customers receive...

Energy
Up to $10,000 rebate

Ohio Solar Energy Incentive

State rebate program for residential solar photovoltaic system installations in Ohio. Priority given to low- and moderat...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Newark, OH?

25 programs are currently listed for Newark, 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 Newark 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 Newark, 12 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 8 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Newark?

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.