Home Improvement Grants in River Edge.

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As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in River Edge, NJ, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 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
Grants19Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven 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 energy improvements

New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program

Federal WAP funding administered by New Jersey to weatherize homes for income-eligible households. Services include insu...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000 loan

NJHMFA Home Improvement Loan Program

Low-interest loans for home improvements to owner-occupied 1-4 unit homes in New Jersey. Funds can be used for repairs, ...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard abatement

New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

State and federal funding to identify and eliminate lead paint hazards in pre-1978 homes where children under age 6 or p...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 in rebates

PSE&G Clean Energy Future – Home Energy Rebates

PSE&G customers can receive rebates for qualifying energy efficiency improvements including insulation, air sealing, HVA...

Energy
Up to $5,000 rebate

PSE&G Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for qualified air source and ground source heat pump installations to PSE&G customers. Higher rebates available ...

Energy
Varies by system size

New Jersey Solar Incentive Program (SuSI)

New Jersey's Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) program provides long-term financial incentives for solar installations. H...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 grant

Bergen County Senior Home Repair Program

Bergen County provides grants to income-eligible seniors age 60+ for essential home repairs including heating, plumbing,...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

Bergen County ADA Home Modification Program

Grants for Bergen County homeowners with disabilities to make accessibility modifications including ramps, grab bars, wi...

Seniors & Disability
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 to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize hom...

Home Repair
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, remodel, or purchase an adapted home....

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Covers modifica...

Veterans
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

New Jersey HOME Rehabilitation Program

Federal HOME funds administered by New Jersey for owner-occupied rehabilitation. Provides forgivable loans for major rep...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 matching grant

New Jersey Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grants for rehabilitation and preservation of historic properties listed on the New Jersey or National Register...

Historic
Up to $750 rebate

PSE&G High-Efficiency Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for PSE&G gas customers who install qualifying high-efficiency natural gas water heaters or heat pump water heat...

Energy
Varies by tax increase

New Jersey Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement

New Jersey reimburses eligible senior and disabled homeowners for property tax increases on their principal residence. I...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,500 benefit

New Jersey ANCHOR Property Tax Relief

New Jersey's Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program provides property tax relief....

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,800 per year

New Jersey LIHEAP Energy Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households pay heating and cooling bills. Also ...

Energy
Monthly bill credits

New Jersey Universal Service Fund (USF)

Provides credits on electric and natural gas bills for income-eligible New Jersey residents. Reduces monthly utility cos...

Energy
Up to $5,000 grant

River Edge Sewer Lateral Replacement Program

Assistance for River Edge homeowners to repair or replace failing private sewer laterals. Grants help cover costs of exc...

Home Repair
Audit plus up to $3,000 in instant measures

NJ Clean Energy Home Energy Audit

Comprehensive home energy assessment for $50-$150 (income-based) that identifies savings opportunities. Includes install...

Energy
Free comprehensive home improvements

New Jersey Comfort Partners

Free home energy improvements for income-eligible PSE&G customers including insulation, air sealing, heating/cooling sys...

Weatherization

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in River Edge, NJ?

25 programs are currently listed for River Edge, 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 River Edge 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 River Edge, 19 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in River Edge?

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.