Home Improvement Grants in Novi.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Novi, MI, 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
Grants18Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates3Refunded 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 improvements

Michigan State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program administered by Oakland County Community & Home Improvement Division that provides free home we...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 grant

Michigan Home Repair Program (MHRP)

MSHDA program providing grants for critical home repairs to income-eligible Michigan homeowners. Covers essential system...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 emergency grant

Oakland County Emergency Home Repair Program

Oakland County CDBG-funded emergency repair grants for low-income homeowners facing urgent health and safety issues. Pri...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Michigan Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded lead hazard control program for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Provides free lead testing...

Home Repair
$50 comprehensive energy audit

DTE Energy Home Energy Assessment

Professional home energy assessment for DTE electric customers. Trained energy advisor conducts on-site evaluation, inst...

Weatherization
Free weatherization up to $6,000

DTE Energy Income-Qualified Weatherization

Free comprehensive weatherization services for income-eligible DTE customers. Includes attic and wall insulation, air se...

Weatherization
Up to $1,800 rebate

DTE Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for DTE electric customers installing qualifying energy-efficient air-source heat pumps. Rebate amounts vary by ...

Weatherization
Up to $450 rebate

DTE Energy Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for DTE electric customers purchasing ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters or heat pump water heaters. H...

Weatherization
Up to $3,600 combined rebates

Consumers Energy Home Efficiency Rebates

For Novi residents served by Consumers Energy natural gas: rebates for furnaces ($100-$1,000), water heaters ($50-$500),...

Weatherization
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 th...

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 build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Covers mo...

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. Smaller adaptation grant for veterans wh...

Veterans
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Michigan HOME Program - Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds administered by Oakland County to rehabilitate owner-occupied homes f...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 grant

Oakland County Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program for Oakland County seniors age 60+ to address minor home repairs that enable them to age in place safely. ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 reimbursement

Novi Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

City of Novi reimburses 50% of the cost (up to $5,000) for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals. Homeowner pa...

Home Repair
Net metering credits on bill

DTE Energy Solar Net Metering

Net metering for DTE customers who install solar panels. Excess electricity generated is credited to your account at ret...

Solar/Renewable
30% tax credit on solar costs

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar panel installation and battery storage systems installed for instal...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $15,000 grant

Oakland County Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grants for Oakland County homeowners with disabilities to make accessibility modifications. Covers wheelchai...

Seniors & Disability
Loans up to $50,000

Michigan Saves Home Energy Loan

Low-interest financing for Michigan homeowners to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. Loans from $...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 grant

Michigan Septic Tank Repair Program

State program providing grants to repair or replace failing septic systems for low-income Michigan homeowners. Prevents ...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Novi, MI?

24 programs are currently listed for Novi, 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 Novi 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 Novi, 18 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Novi?

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.