Home Improvement Grants in Trenton.

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As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Trenton, MI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 9 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 $8,000 in weatherization improvements

Michigan State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program administered by MDHHS that provides free home energy efficiency improvements to income-qualifie...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 grant

MSHDA MI Home Repair Program

State-funded home repair assistance for low- and moderate-income homeowners to address critical health, safety, and acce...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

Wayne County Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded lead hazard control program serving Wayne County homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or pregnant wo...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $20,000

City of Trenton Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs to low-income owner-occupants in Trenton. Loan is ...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Trenton Emergency Home Repair Grant

CDBG-funded emergency repair grants for very low-income homeowners facing immediate threats to health and safety. Priori...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Trenton ADA Home Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded program providing accessibility modifications for Trenton homeowners with disabilities or senior residents. ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $3,000 grant

Wayne County Senior Home Repair Program

County-funded program providing minor home repairs and safety modifications for Wayne County seniors age 60+ to enable s...

Seniors & Disability
Free assessment plus up to $400 in rebates

DTE Energy Home Energy Analysis

Free home energy assessment for income-qualified DTE Energy electric customers. Includes installation of energy-saving m...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

DTE Energy High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for DTE Energy natural gas customers who install qualifying high-efficiency furnaces (95% AFUE or higher). Rebate...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

DTE Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for DTE Energy electric customers who install qualifying ENERGY STAR certified air-source or geothermal heat pump...

Energy
Up to $600 rebate

DTE Energy Insulation Rebate

Rebate for DTE Energy natural gas customers who add qualifying insulation to their homes. Rebate amounts vary by project...

Weatherization
$100 instant rebate on smart thermostat

DTE Energy Smart Thermostat Program

Instant rebate for DTE Energy electric customers who purchase and install qualifying smart thermostats. Earn additional ...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

DTE Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for DTE Energy natural gas customers who install qualifying high-efficiency natural gas water heaters or tankless...

Energy
Up to $3,000 grant

Trenton Water Lateral Repair Assistance

City program providing cost-sharing assistance for repair or replacement of failing water service laterals on private pr...

Home Repair
Up to $4,000 grant

Trenton Sewer Lateral Repair Program

City program providing cost-sharing grants for repair or replacement of failing private sewer laterals. City covers up t...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program providing very low-interest loans (1% fixed) up to $20,000 and grants up to $10,000 for seniors 62+ to repa...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet adaptive needs...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Available to v...

Veterans
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Wayne County HOME Rehabilitation Program

Federally funded HOME Investment Partnerships Program providing forgivable loans for comprehensive home rehabilitation i...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

MSHDA Lead Safe Home Program

HUD-funded state program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in Michigan homes built before 1978. Priority for homes w...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Trenton, MI?

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

How do I apply for home repair grants in Trenton?

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.