Home Improvement Grants in Orange.

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

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Orange, CT, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 11 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 loans3Forgiven 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 services

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded program that provides free weatherization improvements to income-eligible households, including insulat...

Weatherization
Down payment assistance up to $15,000

CHFA First-Time Homebuyer Programs

CHFA offers down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Connecticut, combined with competitive...

Homebuyer
Up to $12,000 for lead abatement

Connecticut Lead Hazard Abatement Program

State-funded lead hazard abatement for pre-1978 homes where children under six reside or spend significant time. Covers ...

Home Repair
Free energy assessment + rebates

Eversource Home Energy Solutions

Comprehensive home energy assessment with instant efficiency upgrades (LED bulbs, faucet aerators, thermostats) plus 75%...

Energy
Up to $10,000 in heat pump rebates

Eversource Heat Pump Rebates

Rebates for installing energy-efficient air-source and ground-source heat pumps in Eversource electric service territory...

Energy
Solar financing up to $50,000

CT Green Bank Solar Loans and Incentives

Low-interest financing and incentive programs for residential solar installations in Connecticut. Includes Smart-E Loan ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Very low-interest loans and grants for low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes, or remo...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to help build, remodel, or purchase an adapted h...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with specific service-connected disabilities (such as blindness or loss of use of hands) to adapt a h...

Veterans
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

South Central Regional Council Housing Rehabilitation

Regional HOME-funded rehabilitation program for low- and moderate-income homeowners in member towns including Orange. Fo...

Home Repair
Up to $1,250 property tax credit

Connecticut Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Relief

State property tax relief program for homeowners and renters age 65+ or totally disabled, with income below certain thre...

Property Tax Relief
Free comprehensive weatherization

Eversource Home Energy Solutions - Income Eligible

Enhanced version of Home Energy Solutions for income-qualified households. Provides 100% free comprehensive weatherizati...

Weatherization
Loan up to $50,000

CHFA Home Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest home improvement loan for Connecticut homeowners to make necessary repairs and improvements. Can be combine...

Home Repair
Up to $750 rebate

Eversource Water Heater Rebates

Rebates for energy-efficient water heaters including heat pump water heaters (up to $750) and ENERGY STAR electric model...

Energy
30% state tax credit + 20% federal

Connecticut Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State tax credit for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied historic homes listed on the National Register. Combin...

Historic
Up to $15,000 grant

Connecticut AgeWell Home Modification Program

State-funded home modifications to help seniors and adults with disabilities remain safely in their homes. Covers access...

Seniors & Disability
Loan up to $50,000

Connecticut Clean Water Fund Septic Loan

Low-interest loan for repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Available to Connecticut homeowners at 2% interest...

Home Repair
Emergency furnace repair up to $500

Connecticut Energy Assistance Winter Heating Program

Emergency heating system repair and replacement assistance for income-eligible households during heating season. Part of...

Emergency
Group discount pricing on solar

Solarize Orange/CT Community Solar Campaign

Community solar group-buying campaign that offers discounted solar installations through vetted contractors. Combines vo...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $20,000 for accessibility modifications

SCRCOG ADA Home Accessibility Program

CDBG-funded accessibility modifications for owner-occupied homes in the SCRCOG region including Orange. Provides grants ...

Seniors & Disability

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Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Orange, CT?

24 programs are currently listed for Orange, 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 Orange 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 Orange, 14 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Orange?

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.