Home Improvement Grants in Pittsfield.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Pittsfield, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 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
Grants14Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven 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 $10,000 in rebates and incentives

Mass Save Home Energy Assessment

Comprehensive energy efficiency program offering no-cost home energy assessments and up to 100% rebates on insulation, a...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 in heat pump rebates

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebates

Rebates for installation of ductless mini-split or central air-source heat pumps. Income-eligible customers may receive ...

Energy
Varies by system size; federal tax credit + state incentives

Massachusetts Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SREC)

Solar incentive program combining federal 30% tax credit with Massachusetts SMART program incentives. Homeowners earn pa...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $8,000 per household

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded weatherization program providing free energy efficiency improvements for income-eligible households. In...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Pittsfield Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs to low- and moderate-income owner-occupants in Pit...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Pittsfield Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant program for owner-occupants facing immediate health and safety hazards. Covers urgent repairs including ...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Pittsfield Lead Paint Abatement Program

Provides free lead hazard inspection, risk assessment, and abatement services for homes built before 1978 where children...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 forgivable loan

Pittsfield Home Accessibility Modification Program

Forgivable loan program for accessibility modifications enabling disabled or elderly residents to remain safely in their...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Pittsfield Senior Safe at Home Program

Helps low-income seniors age 60+ make minor safety repairs and modifications to prevent falls and enable aging in place....

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Provides loans up to $27,500 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas of Berkshir...

Home Repair
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 meet their accessibility needs. ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Assists veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt their homes for independent living. Covers modific...

Veterans
Up to $40,000 loan at 3% interest

MassDevelopment Septic Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for repair or replacement of failed or inadequate septic systems in Massachusetts. Fixed 3% in...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 down payment assistance

MassHousing ONE Mortgage Program

Affordable mortgage program offering low fixed interest rates plus optional down payment and closing cost assistance up ...

Homebuyer
Up to $30,000 for homeowner rehabilitation

Berkshire County HOME Investment Partnerships Program

HUD HOME-funded program providing grants and deferred loans for homeowner rehabilitation in Berkshire County. Assists lo...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 for connection costs

Pittsfield Water and Sewer Connection Assistance

Financial assistance for income-qualified homeowners required to connect to municipal water or sewer service when servic...

Home Repair
20% state tax credit + 20% federal tax credit

Massachusetts Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State and federal tax credits totaling up to 40% for qualified rehabilitation of income-producing historic properties li...

Historic
Up to $3,000 in rebates

Eversource HVAC Equipment Rebates

Rebates for high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment including gas furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and central ai...

Energy
Up to $2,500 in rebates

Berkshire Gas Efficiency Rebates

Natural gas customers receive rebates for energy-efficient equipment including furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and pro...

Energy
Up to $75,000 loan for solar + storage

Mass Solar Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage. Loans start at 4.49% APR with terms up to ...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Pittsfield, MA?

24 programs are currently listed for Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield, 14 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Pittsfield?

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.