Home Improvement Grants in Shrewsbury.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Shrewsbury, MA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Shrewsbury, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 17 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
Grants14Never 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 $2,000 in instant rebates

Mass Save Home Energy Assessment

Free in-home energy assessment with instant rebates on LED bulbs, programmable thermostats, low-flow fixtures, and air s...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 rebate

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for ductless mini-split and central ducted air-source heat pumps. Includes $1,250 per indoor unit for ductless s...

Energy
Loans up to $60,000

Massachusetts Solar Loan Program

Low-interest loans for residential solar photovoltaic systems and solar+storage installations. Fixed rates as low as 4.4...

Solar/Renewable
Free weatherization up to $8,000

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal WAP program providing free comprehensive weatherization services including insulation, air sealing, heating syst...

Weatherization
Loans up to $25,000

MassHousing Septic Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for septic system repair, replacement, or upgrade. Fixed interest rates and flexible terms up to 10 y...

Home Repair
Free lead abatement

Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program

State-funded program to remove or contain lead paint hazards in homes where a child under 6 with elevated blood lead lev...

Home Repair
Loans up to $15,000

Get The Lead Out Program

Zero-interest deferred loan program for lead paint removal in residential properties built before 1978. Loan is deferred...

Home Repair
Varies by system size

SMART Solar Incentive Program

Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program provides per-kilowatt-hour incentive payments for solar energy prod...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000 annual reduction

Shrewsbury Senior Property Tax Exemption

Massachusetts Clause 41C exemption for homeowners age 70+ with income below state thresholds. Reduces annual property ta...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,500 tax credit

Shrewsbury Senior Tax Work-Off Program

Allows Shrewsbury seniors age 60+ to work up to 100 hours for the town in exchange for property tax credits. Participant...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,000 annual exemption

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Massachusetts Clause 22 exemption for disabled veterans with service-connected disabilities rated 10% or higher by the V...

Veterans
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 to repair or improve dwellings or remove health and safety ...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain severe service-connected disabilities to construct or modify a home to meet their adapti...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with specific service-connected disabilities (such as blindness or loss of use of hands) to adapt a h...

Veterans
Up to $1,500

Mass Save Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR heat pump water heaters. Standard rebate of $600, with additional $600 for income-eli...

Energy
75-100% cost coverage

Mass Save Insulation Rebate

Rebates covering 75% of insulation costs for all customers, and up to 100% for income-eligible households. Includes atti...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 deferred loan

Massachusetts CDBG Housing Rehabilitation

State CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation program for low- and moderate-income homeowners. Provides deferred, forgivable ...

Home Repair
Free listing service

Massachusetts Accessible Housing Registry

Free statewide registry connecting people with disabilities to accessible housing. While not a funding source, connects ...

Seniors & Disability
Free energy conservation kit

MassSave Residential Conservation Service

Free mail-order energy conservation kit including LED bulbs, low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, and pipe insulation....

Energy
Loans up to $35,000

MassHousing Home Modification Loan Program

Low-interest loans for accessibility modifications including wheelchair ramps, roll-in showers, widened doorways, stairl...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $1,000 rebate

Mass Save EV Charger Rebate

Rebates for qualified Level 2 home electric vehicle charging stations. $500 standard rebate for all customers, with addi...

Energy
Up to $4,000 rebate

Mass Save Heating System Rebate

Rebates for high-efficiency natural gas or propane heating systems including boilers and furnaces. Rebate amounts vary b...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Shrewsbury, MA?

26 programs are currently listed for Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury, 14 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Shrewsbury?

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.