Home Improvement Grants in Paramus.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Paramus, NJ, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 3 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
Grants16Never 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 $50,000 loan

NJHMFA Home Improvement Program

Low-interest home improvement loans for owner-occupied properties throughout New Jersey. Funds can be used for major rep...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally-funded program providing free weatherization services to low-income households. Services include insulation, a...

Weatherization
Free lead abatement

NJ Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

Provides free lead hazard evaluation and abatement for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6 or pregnant wom...

Home Repair
Free assessment + instant savings

PSE&G Home Energy Assessment

Free in-home energy assessment for PSE&G customers. Includes instant installation of LED bulbs, efficient showerheads, a...

Energy
Up to $5,500 rebate

PSE&G HVAC Equipment Rebate

Rebates for qualifying high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment including central air conditioners, furnaces, boile...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

PSE&G Water Heater Rebate Program

Rebates for high-efficiency gas and electric water heaters, including heat pump water heaters. Incentives available for ...

Energy
Up to $3,000 rebate

NJ Clean Energy Heat Pump Incentive

Statewide rebates for air-source and ground-source heat pump installations. Incentives for ducted and ductless mini-spli...

Energy
Varies by system size

NJ Clean Energy Solar Incentive Program

Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) program provides performance-based incentives for residential solar installations. Ince...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $10,000 grant

Bergen County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides grants for essential home repairs for Bergen County residents age 65 and older. Covers critical health and safe...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

Bergen County Accessibility Modification Program

Grants for home accessibility modifications for Bergen County residents with disabilities or mobility limitations. Cover...

Seniors & Disability
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 ho...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Covers m...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt their home for independent living. Covers entra...

Veterans
Up to $75,000 forgivable loan

NJ HOME Program - Owner Rehabilitation

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds distributed through Bergen County for owner-occupied rehabilitation. ...

Home Repair
Reimburses property tax increases

NJ Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

Property Tax Reimbursement Program (Senior Freeze) reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,500 benefit

NJ ANCHOR Property Tax Relief

Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) provides property tax relief for homeowners and re...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $250 annual exemption

NJ Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Property tax deduction for honorably discharged wartime veterans with service-connected disabilities. $250 annual deduct...

Property Tax Relief
Free energy upgrades

PSE&G Comfort Partners (Income-Qualified)

Free comprehensive energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified PSE&G customers. Includes insulation, air sealing...

Weatherization
Up to $35,000 assistance

NJ HomeKeeper Program

Provides mortgage payment assistance to prevent foreclosure for homeowners experiencing financial hardship. Assistance c...

Emergency
Combined purchase + renovation loan

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage

FHA-insured mortgage that combines home purchase or refinance with renovation costs into a single loan. Covers both mino...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 deferred loan

Bergen County CDBG Home Rehabilitation

CDBG-funded home rehabilitation program for low-income owner-occupants in Bergen County. Zero-interest deferred loan for...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Paramus, NJ?

25 programs are currently listed for Paramus, 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 Paramus 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 Paramus, 16 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Paramus?

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.