Home Improvement Grants in Trenton.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Trenton, NJ, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Trenton, NJ, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 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
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven 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
Up to $8,000 per home

New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally funded weatherization program administered by NJ DCA that provides free energy efficiency improvements to inco...

Weatherization
Loans up to $50,000

NJHMFA Home Improvement Loan

Low-rate home improvement loans for New Jersey homeowners through NJHMFA's network of approved lenders. Can be used for ...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $40,000

Trenton Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs and rehabilitation for low-to-moderate income owner-occupants in Tren...

Home Repair
Grant up to $10,000

Trenton Senior Home Repair Program

Provides grants for critical home repairs to senior homeowners age 65+ in Trenton with limited incomes. Focuses on safet...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $15,000

Trenton ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to assist disabled homeowners in Trenton. Covers ramps, widened doorways...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $5,000

Trenton Water Works Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Provides financial assistance to income-qualified Trenton homeowners for repair or replacement of failing private sewer ...

Home Repair
Incentives up to $4,000

PSE&G Home Energy Savings Program

PSE&G's energy efficiency rebate program for residential customers. Offers incentives for HVAC upgrades, insulation, air...

Energy
Up to $2,500 rebate

PSE&G Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installation of high-efficiency air-source or ground-source heat pumps in PSE&G service territory. Higher in...

Energy
Incentives based on system size

New Jersey Solar Incentive Program (SuSI)

New Jersey's Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) program provides performance-based incentives for residential solar instal...

Solar/Renewable
Free energy upgrades

NJ Comfort Partners (Low-Income Energy Efficiency)

Free home energy improvements for income-qualified households served by PSE&G, JCP&L, ACE, or New Jersey Natural Gas. In...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA grants and low-interest loans to very low-income homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas to repair or improve th...

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 help purchase or construct an adapted home, or modify ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make adaptations to a home they or a family member liv...

Veterans
Up to $10,000 per unit

New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

State-funded lead hazard control program for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6 or pregnant women. Provid...

Home Repair
Grant up to $3,000

Mercer County Senior Home Improvement Program

Provides grants for minor home repairs and safety improvements to Mercer County seniors age 60+ with limited incomes. He...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by project and income

New Jersey HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by NJ DCA for owner-occupied rehabilitation in participating municipalities. Provides fo...

Home Repair
Loan amount based on after-improved value

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage

FHA-insured mortgage that combines home purchase or refinance with repair/renovation costs in a single loan. Allows buye...

Home Repair
Up to $35,000 emergency assistance

NJ HomeKeeper Program

Provides emergency repair assistance to homeowners facing financial hardship who need critical home repairs. Helps preve...

Emergency
Up to $500 rebate

PSE&G EV Charging Station Rebate

Rebate for PSE&G customers who install qualified Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment at their home. Supports the...

Energy
Up to $1,500 property tax credit

New Jersey ANCHOR Property Tax Relief

New Jersey's ANCHOR program (formerly Homestead Benefit) provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners and renters...

Property Tax Relief
Reimburses property tax increases

NJ Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement

Reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases on their principal residence. Freeze...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Trenton, NJ?

25 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, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 3 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.