Home Improvement Grants in Ramapo.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Ramapo, NY, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 9 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
Grants18Never 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

New York State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program that provides free energy efficiency upgrades to income-eligible New York households. Services ...

Weatherization
Up to $8,500 in rebates

NYSERDA Heat Pump Rebate Program

Provides rebates for installation of electric air-source or ground-source heat pumps in New York homes. Additional incen...

Energy
Up to $3,500 in combined rebates

Orange & Rockland Energy Efficiency Rebates

Utility rebate program for Orange & Rockland customers installing energy-efficient equipment including insulation, HVAC ...

Energy
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Rockland County Home Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans to income-qualified owner-occupants in Rockland County for major home repairs and rehabilitati...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Ramapo Emergency Home Repair Grant

CDBG-funded emergency repair grants for owner-occupied homes in Ramapo with income at or below 50% AMI. Addresses immedi...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Rockland County Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in Rockland County homes built before 1978 with children under ...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Rockland County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides grants to low-to-moderate income seniors age 60+ in Rockland County for minor home repairs and accessibility mo...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

Ramapo ADA Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grants for accessibility modifications to homes of disabled residents in Ramapo. Includes wheelchair ramps, ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program providing loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or mod...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to construct or modify a home to meet their needs. Cov...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they will ...

Veterans
Free energy upgrades (no cost)

NYSERDA EmPower+ Program

Comprehensive no-cost energy efficiency upgrades for income-eligible New York households. Includes insulation, air seali...

Weatherization
Incentive varies by system size

NY-Sun Solar Incentive Program

Provides upfront incentives to reduce the cost of installing solar photovoltaic systems on New York homes. Incentive amo...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 in rehabilitation assistance

New York State HOME Homeowner Rehabilitation

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds administered by New York State for comprehensive rehabilitation of ow...

Home Repair
Varies by municipality; up to $1,000+

New York STAR Property Tax Exemption

School Tax Relief (STAR) program provides property tax exemption for owner-occupied primary residences in New York. Basi...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $8,000 grant

Ramapo Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Provides financial assistance to income-eligible homeowners in Ramapo for repair or replacement of failing sewer lateral...

Home Repair
Up to $700 rebate

Orange & Rockland Water Heater Rebate

Rebate program for Orange & Rockland electric customers who install ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Rebat...

Energy
Up to $12,000 grant

Ramapo Critical Roof Repair Grant

CDBG-funded grant program for roof replacement or major repair for income-eligible homeowners in Ramapo. Addresses criti...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Ramapo Emergency Heating System Replacement

Emergency grant for replacement of failed heating systems for very-low-income homeowners in Ramapo. Priority given to ho...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 down payment assistance

New York State HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers in New York purchasing homes in targeted area...

Homebuyer
Up to $20,000 grant

Ramapo Foundation and Structural Repair Program

CDBG-funded grant for critical foundation and structural repairs that threaten habitability or safety of owner-occupied ...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Ramapo, NY?

25 programs are currently listed for Ramapo, 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 Ramapo 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 Ramapo, 18 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Ramapo?

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.