Home Improvement Grants in Rochester Hills.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Rochester Hills, MI, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Rochester Hills, MI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 13 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded 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

Michigan State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal weatherization program administered by the state of Michigan providing free energy-efficiency improvements to lo...

Weatherization
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Oakland County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Oakland County CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs to owner-occupied properties. Loan ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Oakland County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repairs for owner-occupied households in Oakland County with income at or below 50% AMI. Priorit...

Emergency
Down payment assistance up to $10,000

Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) MI Home Loan

MSHDA down payment assistance program offering up to $10,000 toward down payment and closing costs for first-time homebu...

Homebuyer
Free energy audit plus instant rebates

DTE Energy Home Energy Analysis

Free in-home energy assessment for DTE electric customers. Technician installs free LED bulbs, water-saving devices, and...

Energy
Up to $2,500 rebate

DTE Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates for attic, wall, and basement insulation improvements for DTE electric customers. Must use qualified contractor....

Weatherization
Up to $600 rebate

DTE Energy HVAC Equipment Rebate

Rebates for high-efficiency central air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps installed in DTE service territory. Equip...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

Consumers Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified air-source heat pumps for Consumers Energy natural gas customers. Must be in...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Consumers Energy High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebates for high-efficiency natural gas furnaces (95% AFUE or higher) for Consumers Energy customers. Must replace exist...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

Consumers Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for replacing electric water heater with high-efficiency natural gas water heater. Must be ENERGY STAR certified ...

Energy
Varies by system size

DTE Energy SolarCurrents Program

Net metering program allowing DTE customers to install solar panels and receive credit for excess electricity sent to th...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 grant

Oakland County Senior Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency and minor home repairs for low-income seniors (age 60+) in Oakland County. Priority for safety hazard...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

Oakland County Barrier-Free Home Modification Program

Provides accessibility modifications for Oakland County residents with disabilities. Includes wheelchair ramps, grab bar...

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 for very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes in e...

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 adapt or purchase an adapted home. Covers accessibilit...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make accessibility adaptations to their home. For vete...

Veterans
Free lead hazard removal

Michigan Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in qualifying Michigan homes with children under 6. Services provi...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 loan or grant

Oakland County Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Provides financial assistance for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals (the pipe connecting your home to the ...

Home Repair
Exemption from 18 mills local school operating tax

Oakland County Principal Residence Exemption (PRE)

Exempts your principal residence from local school operating taxes (18 mills). Must file Principal Residence Exemption (...

Property Tax Relief
Full or partial property tax exemption

Michigan Poverty Tax Exemption

Provides full or partial exemption from property taxes for very low-income homeowners who can demonstrate poverty and in...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,500 tax credit

Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit

Michigan income tax credit for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or rent exceed a percentage of their income. ...

Property Tax Relief
30% of system cost

Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Solar ITC)

Federal tax credit worth 30% of the cost of installing solar panels, battery storage, or geothermal heat pumps. No maxim...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Rochester Hills, MI?

26 programs are currently listed for Rochester Hills, 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 Rochester Hills 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 Rochester Hills, 17 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Rochester Hills?

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.