Home Improvement Grants in Oswego.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Oswego, NY, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Oswego, NY, with individual awards up to $126,526. 9 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven 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 $8,000 in weatherization services

New York State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded program administered by New York State that provides free energy efficiency improvements to income-elig...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Oswego CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing comprehensive home repairs and rehabilitation for income-eligible owner-occupied homes in ...

Home Repair
Grant up to $10,000

Oswego Emergency Home Repair Program

Provides emergency grants for urgent home repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety. Priority given to se...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Oswego Lead Hazard Control and Abatement Program

State and federally-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under age 6. Se...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Oswego Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for home modifications to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities. Covers wheelchair ramps, ...

Seniors & Disability
Subsidy up to $5,000

Oswego Sewer Lateral Replacement Program

Cost-sharing program for replacing failing private sewer laterals from homes to the city main. City provides up to 50% s...

Home Repair
Rebate up to $1,500

National Grid Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

National Grid provides rebates for qualifying air source heat pump installations in Oswego. Rebates vary by system type ...

Weatherization
Rebate up to $2,000

National Grid Home Insulation Rebate

National Grid offers rebates for home insulation upgrades including attic, wall, and basement insulation. Requires an in...

Weatherization
Rebate up to $100

National Grid Smart Thermostat Rebate

National Grid offers instant rebates on qualifying Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostats purchased through participating retai...

Energy
Rebate up to $750

National Grid Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

National Grid provides rebates for high-efficiency heat pump water heaters that use up to 60% less energy than standard ...

Energy
Incentive up to $5,000

NYSERDA Solar Energy System Incentive

NYSERDA provides incentives for residential solar photovoltaic systems installed by certified contractors. Combined with...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Oswego to repair, improve, or modernize h...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants to very low-income homeowners age 62 and older in eligible rural areas near Oswego to remove health and safety ha...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to accommodate ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home they live in. Covers modificati...

Veterans
Up to $50,000 per unit

New York State HOME Program Homeowner Rehabilitation

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds administered by New York State for comprehensive homeowner rehabilita...

Home Repair
Property tax reduction: 5-50%

Oswego Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for Oswego homeowners age 65 and older with income below $29,000 (or $37,000 for married couples)...

Property Tax Relief
School tax exemption up to $78,760

Oswego Enhanced STAR Property Tax Exemption

Enhanced School Tax Relief (STAR) exemption for homeowners age 65 and older with income of $98,700 or less. Provides par...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $850 regular benefit

Oswego County Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

New York State Home Energy Assistance Program provides grants to help low-income households pay heating bills. Regular b...

Energy
Emergency benefit up to $750

Oswego County Emergency HEAP

Emergency HEAP benefit for households facing heating emergencies including fuel tank depletion, utility shut-off notice,...

Emergency
Free lead hazard remediation

New York State Lead Primary Prevention Program

State-funded program to identify and remediate lead hazards in homes built before 1978 where young children reside or vi...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Oswego, NY?

25 programs are currently listed for Oswego, 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 Oswego 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 Oswego, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Oswego?

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.