Home Improvement Grants in Shelton.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Shelton, CT, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 11 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 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
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Shelton CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to owner-occupied homes in Shelton for households earning at or below 8...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Shelton Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repair grants for owner-occupied homes in Shelton facing immediate health and safety hazards. Househo...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Shelton ADA Home Accessibility Grant

Provides grants to modify homes for accessibility for Shelton residents with disabilities or seniors with mobility chall...

Seniors & Disability
Low-interest loan up to $12,000

Shelton Sewer Lateral Replacement Program

Low-interest loan program for Shelton property owners to repair or replace failing private sewer laterals. Loan is repai...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in free weatherization

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

State-funded program providing free home weatherization services to income-eligible Shelton residents at or below 60% of...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 low-interest loan

CHFA Home Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest home improvement loan program offered through CHFA for Connecticut homeowners earning up to 120% AMI. Funds...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Connecticut Lead Hazard Abatement Program

State-funded program to remove lead paint hazards from homes built before 1978 in Connecticut with children under age 6 ...

Home Repair
Up to $2,000 in rebates + $75 audit

Eversource Home Energy Solutions

Comprehensive home energy assessment for $75 (typically worth $600+) with immediate installation of LED bulbs, low-flow ...

Weatherization
Up to $2,500

Eversource Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installing air-source or ground-source heat pumps for heating and cooling in Shelton homes. Whole-home syste...

Weatherization
Free comprehensive weatherization

Eversource Home Energy Solutions - Income Eligible

No-cost comprehensive home energy improvements for Shelton residents at or below 60% state median income. Includes free ...

Weatherization
Varies by system size

Connecticut Solar Incentive Program (RSIP)

Performance-based incentive for residential solar photovoltaic installations in Shelton. Rebate amount depends on system...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 loan

CT Smart-E Loan Program

Low-interest financing for home energy improvements including solar panels, heat pumps, insulation, windows, and HVAC sy...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas of Shelton to repair, improve, or m...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their di...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make adaptations to a family member's home wh...

Veterans
Varies by income

Connecticut Elderly Tax Relief Program

Property tax relief program for Shelton residents age 65 and older who meet income limits. Provides reduction in assesse...

Property Tax Relief
Varies by income

Connecticut Disabled Tax Relief Program

Property tax relief program for totally disabled Shelton residents who meet income limits. Provides reduction in assesse...

Property Tax Relief
$1,500 assessed value reduction

Connecticut Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans who are Shelton residents. Provides $1,500 reduction in assesse...

Property Tax Relief
Low-interest loan up to $15,000

Shelton Septic System Repair/Replacement Loan

Low-interest loan program for Shelton homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems. Loans up to $15,000 repaid...

Home Repair
Up to $1,250 annual credit

Connecticut Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker)

Refundable state income tax credit for Shelton residents age 65+ or totally disabled who pay property taxes or rent. Cre...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Shelton, CT?

24 programs are currently listed for Shelton, 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 Shelton 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 Shelton, 15 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Shelton?

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.