Home Improvement Grants in Oakland.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Oakland, NJ, with individual awards up to $250,000. 5 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
Grants14Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded 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)

Provides comprehensive weatherization services to income-eligible households in New Jersey, including insulation, air se...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

Provides free lead hazard evaluation and remediation for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Services inc...

Home Repair
Up to $35,000 loan/grant

NJHMFA Home Repair and Rehabilitation Program

Provides low-interest loans and forgivable loans for home repairs to income-eligible homeowners throughout New Jersey. C...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in rebates & incentives

PSE&G Home Energy Audit & Rebates

PSE&G offers home energy audits for $75 and provides rebates and direct install measures for insulation, air sealing, HV...

Energy
Up to $5,000 rebate

PSE&G Heat Pump Rebate Program

Provides rebates for installation of energy-efficient air-source and ground-source heat pumps. Rebate amounts vary by sy...

Energy
Varies by system size

PSE&G Solar Renewable Energy Program

New Jersey's Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) program and upfront incentives help offset the cost of residentia...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Provides loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their h...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to accommodate their disability. Co...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a home to meet their needs. Covers adaptations such as ...

Veterans
Up to $10,000 grant

Bergen County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides home repair grants to low-income seniors age 62 and older in Bergen County to address health, safety, and acces...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 loan or grant

NJDEP Septic System Upgrade Assistance

Provides low-interest loans and grants to help homeowners repair or replace failing septic systems. Priority given to sy...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 loan

New Jersey Well Replacement Loan Program

Provides low-interest loans to repair or replace private wells and install water treatment systems. Available to homeown...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 tax credit

New Jersey Accessible Home Modification Tax Credit

Provides a state income tax credit for costs incurred to make a New Jersey home accessible for a person with a disabilit...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $40,000 deferred loan

Bergen County Home Rehabilitation Program

Provides deferred-payment loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners for major home repairs and improvements. Loan is ...

Home Repair
$100 rebate per thermostat

PSE&G Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying smart or programmable thermostats. Smart thermostats can reduce heati...

Energy
Up to $150,000 per household

NJ Disaster Recovery Homeowner Assistance

Activated following federally declared disasters to help homeowners repair or rebuild damaged homes. Covers unmet needs ...

Disaster
Up to $500 in rebates

PSE&G LED Lighting Rebate

Instant rebates on qualifying LED bulbs and fixtures at participating retailers. LEDs use up to 90% less energy than inc...

Energy
Varies by tax increase

New Jersey Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement

Reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases on their principal residence. Must m...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $75 per appliance

PSE&G Appliance Recycling & Rebate Program

Offers rebates and free pickup for recycling old, inefficient refrigerators, freezers, and window air conditioners. Remo...

Energy
Coverage up to $250,000 (structure)

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

Provides flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and businesses in participating communities. Oakland participates in NF...

Disaster
Up to $1,000 rebate

PSE&G Water Heater Rebate Program

Offers rebates for high-efficiency natural gas or electric water heaters, heat pump water heaters, and tankless water he...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Oakland, NJ?

25 programs are currently listed for Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland, 14 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Oakland?

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.