Home Improvement Grants in Raritan.

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As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Raritan, NJ, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 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
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded 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 $30,000 forgivable loan

Raritan CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides rehabilitation assistance for owner-occupied homes in Raritan Borough. Forgivable loan for income-qualified hou...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Raritan Lead-Based Paint Hazard Abatement

Provides free lead hazard testing and abatement for Raritan homes built before 1978 with children under 6 years old. Pro...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Raritan Emergency Home Repair Program

Provides emergency grants for urgent repairs that pose immediate health or safety threats to owner-occupied homes in Rar...

Emergency
Up to $25,000 grant/loan

Raritan ADA & Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants and forgivable loans for accessibility modifications to homes occupied by persons with disabilities or s...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,000 in weatherization

New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal and state-funded program providing free weatherization services to income-eligible Raritan households. Services ...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000 loan

NJ Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency Home Improvement Loan

Low-interest home improvement loan for New Jersey homeowners to make needed repairs and improvements. Competitive intere...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard control

NJ Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

State-funded program providing free lead hazard evaluation and control services for New Jersey homes built before 1978 w...

Home Repair
Up to $4,000 in rebates

JCP&L Home Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for JCP&L electric customers who install qualifying energy-efficient equipment including heat pumps, central AC,...

Energy
Up to $3,500 in rebates

New Jersey Natural Gas HVAC Rebates

Rebates for NJNG gas customers installing high-efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and tankless wat...

Energy
Up to $10,000 in rebates

NJ Clean Energy Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Comprehensive home energy assessment and improvement program offering rebates up to $10,000 for insulation, air sealing,...

Weatherization
Up to $5,000 rebate

NJ Clean Energy Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for installation of qualifying air source heat pumps including ducted and ductless mini-split systems. Enhanced ...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

NJ Clean Energy Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate

Rebate for installation of Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment at New Jersey homes. Covers purchase and installa...

Energy
$100 instant rebate

NJ Clean Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate for purchase of qualifying smart thermostats through participating retailers. Available to all New Jersey...

Energy
Varies by system size

NJ Clean Energy Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC)

Solar renewable energy credit program for residential solar installations in New Jersey. Homeowners earn tradeable SRECs...

Solar/Renewable
30% of system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the total cost of residential solar panel system installation, including equipment an...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

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

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet disability needs....

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to accommodate their disability. Availabl...

Veterans
Up to $2,000 assistance

Somerset County Senior Services Home Repair

Minor home repair assistance for Somerset County seniors age 60+ to maintain safe and accessible homes. Covers small rep...

Seniors & Disability
Free comprehensive weatherization

NJ Comfort Partners (Low-Income Weatherization)

Free comprehensive home energy improvements for income-qualified New Jersey households. Services include insulation, air...

Weatherization
Reimburses property tax increases

NJ Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement

Reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases on their principal residence. Income...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Raritan, NJ?

25 programs are currently listed for Raritan, 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 Raritan 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 Raritan, 15 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Raritan?

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.