Home Improvement Grants in Rome.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Rome, NY, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven 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 $35,000 forgivable loan

Rome Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs and rehabilitation for income-qualified owner-occupants in Ro...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Rome ADA Home Accessibility Grant

Grants for home accessibility modifications for disabled or senior residents of Rome, including ramps, grab bars, widene...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Rome Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to remove lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes in Oneida County with children under 6 years old...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

New York State Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally-funded weatherization services to reduce energy costs for income-qualified households. Services include insula...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

New York State HOME Improvement Program

Federal HOME funds administered by New York State for major home repairs and improvements for low-income homeowners. Pro...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 rebate per ton

National Grid Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for qualifying air-source and ground-source heat pump installations in National Grid electric service territory....

Energy
Free energy efficiency upgrades

National Grid EmPower+ Program

Comprehensive no-cost energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified National Grid customers, including insulation, air...

Energy
Up to $800 in appliance rebates

National Grid Smart Solutions Rebates

Rebates for Energy Star certified appliances, heat pump water heaters, and smart thermostats purchased by National Grid ...

Energy
Free assessment with instant savings

National Grid Home Energy Assessment

Free comprehensive home energy assessment with instant energy-saving measures installed during visit (LED bulbs, water-s...

Energy
Up to $5,000 incentive plus tax credits

NY-Sun Residential Solar Incentive

Upfront incentive for residential solar panel installations in New York State, combined with federal tax credits. Incent...

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 their disability-...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home where the veteran resides...

Veterans
Up to $12,000 grant

Oneida County Senior Home Rehabilitation Program

Grants for essential home repairs for seniors age 60+ in Oneida County to enable them to age in place safely. Covers cri...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $50,000 toward heat pump installation

New York State HEAT NY Program

NYS program providing significant incentives toward heat pump installation and associated energy efficiency improvements...

Weatherization
Tax credit up to 20% of qualified expenses

NYS Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State income tax credit for qualified rehabilitation of owner-occupied historic homes listed on State or National Regist...

Historic
Loans up to $25,000 for energy improvements

NYS Green Jobs Green New York Loan

Low-interest financing for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy installations. Loans from $5,000 to $25,0...

Energy
Up to $5,000 assistance for qualifying repairs

Rome Water/Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Financial assistance for low-income homeowners in Rome for repair or replacement of water and sewer laterals on private ...

Home Repair
25% tax credit up to $5,000

NYS Residential Solar Equipment Tax Credit

New York State personal income tax credit equal to 25% of qualified solar electric equipment expenditures, up to $5,000....

Solar/Renewable
Up to $750 in weatherization rebates

National Fuel Gas Weatherization Rebate

Rebates for qualifying insulation and air sealing improvements for National Fuel Gas customers. Requires home energy ass...

Weatherization
Up to $600 furnace rebate

National Fuel Gas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebates for qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnaces (95% AFUE or higher) installed by licensed contractors. Reba...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Rome, NY?

25 programs are currently listed for Rome, 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 Rome 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 Rome, 16 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Rome?

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.