Home Improvement Grants in Tonawanda.

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

As of June 2026, 21 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Tonawanda, NY, 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 loans1Forgiven 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
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

New York State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Free weatherization services for income-eligible households in Tonawanda through Erie County's WAP program. Includes ins...

Weatherization
Free energy upgrades

EmPower+ Program

No-cost energy efficiency upgrades for income-eligible New Yorkers, including air sealing, insulation, and health and sa...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

National Grid Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installation of air-source and ground-source heat pumps for National Grid electric customers in Tonawanda. R...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

National Grid Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate on purchase of qualifying smart thermostats for National Grid gas or electric customers. Helps reduce hea...

Energy
Up to $2,000 rebate

National Grid Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates for attic, wall, and basement insulation upgrades for National Grid customers. Includes air sealing and duct sea...

Weatherization
Up to $14,000 in incentives

NYSERDA Clean Heat Program

Statewide incentives for converting from fossil fuel heating to electric heat pumps. Includes air-source and ground-sour...

Energy
Varies by system size

NY-Sun Residential Solar Incentive

State incentives for installing residential solar photovoltaic systems in Tonawanda. Incentive amount per watt varies by...

Solar/Renewable
Free lead abatement services

Erie County Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded lead hazard control services for income-eligible Erie County homes built before 1978 with children under age ...

Home Repair
Full abatement costs covered

New York State Lead Poisoning Hazard Abatement Program

State-funded lead abatement for homes where a child under 6 has an elevated blood lead level. Covers full cost of lead h...

Home Repair
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 qualifying rural areas near Tonawanda to repair, improve...

Seniors & Disability
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 accommodate their disa...

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 they reside. Helps ...

Veterans
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Erie County HOME Program

Federal HOME funds for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation in Erie County. Provides forgivable loans for major repairs...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Erie County Senior Home Repair Program

Grants for minor home repairs and safety improvements for homeowners age 60+ in Erie County. Covers grab bars, railings,...

Seniors & Disability
20% tax credit on qualified expenses

New York State Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for owner-occupied historic homes listed on the N...

Historic
Varies by home value

New York State STAR Property Tax Exemption

School Tax Relief program providing property tax exemption for owner-occupied primary residences in New York. Basic STAR...

Property Tax Relief
Subsidized accessible transportation

NFTA Metro Mobility Paratransit Service

ADA-compliant paratransit service for individuals unable to use fixed-route buses due to disability. Provides door-to-do...

Seniors & Disability

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Many of these programs can be combined. For example, you can use a city repair grant for the work, a utility rebate for the energy savings, and a federal tax credit on top, all for the same project.

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Tonawanda, NY?

21 programs are currently listed for Tonawanda, 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 Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda, 15 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Tonawanda?

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.