Home Improvement Grants in Stratford.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Stratford, CT, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Stratford, CT, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 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 loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded 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 $35,000

Stratford CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home repairs for income-eligible owner-occupied households in Stratford. Loan is forgiven after 5 years o...

Home Repair
Grant up to $25,000

Stratford ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to homes occupied by persons with disabilities in Stratford. Covers ramp...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $5,000

Stratford Sewer Lateral Repair Grant

Assists low-income Stratford homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing private sewer lateral lines between the ...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Free comprehensive weatherization services for income-qualified Connecticut households administered by local agencies. I...

Weatherization
Up to $8,500 in rebates and services

Energize Connecticut Home Energy Solutions

Comprehensive home energy assessment and insulation rebates for Eversource customers. Includes 75% off air sealing and i...

Weatherization
Up to $10,500 in rebates

Connecticut Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installing eligible central heat pumps and ductless mini-splits. Combines utility incentives with federal ta...

Weatherization
Incentive varies by system size

Connecticut Residential Solar Incentive Program (RSIP)

Performance-based incentive for residential solar PV installations in Eversource and United Illuminating territories. Co...

Solar/Renewable
Free lead abatement services

Connecticut Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Free lead hazard investigation and abatement for Connecticut homes where a child under 6 has an elevated blood lead leve...

Home Repair
Loan up to $50,000

CHFA Home Repair Loan Program

Low-interest loans for home repairs and improvements for moderate-income Connecticut homeowners. Rates starting at 4.99%...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Grants up to $7,500 for seniors 62+ and loans up to $20,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to re...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to construct or modify a home to accommodate their disab...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

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

Veterans
Up to $1,250 annual grant

Connecticut Elderly Homeowners Program

State grant to help eligible elderly and totally disabled Connecticut homeowners offset property tax or rent costs. Gran...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $15,000 in incentives

Eversource Income-Eligible Heat Pump Program

Enhanced heat pump incentives for income-eligible Eversource customers, covering up to 90% of installation costs. Includ...

Energy
Loan up to $50,000

CHFA SMART-E Loan for Energy Upgrades

Low-interest financing for residential energy improvements including solar, heat pumps, insulation, and more. Loans from...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,500 rebate

Connecticut EV Charger Rebate (CHEAPR)

Rebates for Connecticut residents who purchase or lease eligible electric vehicles, with additional incentives for home ...

Energy
Varies by income and property value

Stratford Senior Tax Relief Program

Local property tax relief for Stratford residents age 65 and older who meet income and asset limits. Provides reduction ...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $30,000 assistance

Connecticut Homeowner Assistance Fund (CHAF)

Federal pandemic recovery program helping Connecticut homeowners who experienced financial hardship. Provides assistance...

Emergency
Deferred loan up to $40,000

Stratford HOME Homeowner Rehabilitation

HUD HOME-funded comprehensive rehabilitation for low- and moderate-income homeowners in Stratford. Zero-interest deferre...

Home Repair
Loan up to $50,000

Connecticut Clean Water Fund Septic Loan

Low-interest loans for septic system repairs and replacements in Connecticut. Rates as low as 2% for income-qualified bo...

Home Repair
Up to $750 rebate

Eversource Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for qualifying electric heat pump water heaters installed in Eversource service territory. Rebate amount varies ...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Stratford, CT?

25 programs are currently listed for Stratford, 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 Stratford 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 Stratford, 15 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Stratford?

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.