Home Improvement Grants in Union City.

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

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Union City, NJ, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 4 serve veterans, and 11 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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Showing 24 programs
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

Union City Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs and rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes in Union City. Loan is fo...

Home Repair
Up to $12,000 in weatherization services

New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally-funded weatherization program administered by Hudson County Community Action Corporation providing free energy...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

HUD-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under age 6 reside. S...

Home Repair
Low-interest loan up to $50,000

NJHMFA Home Improvement Loan Program

Low-interest home improvement loan program for income-eligible New Jersey homeowners. Loans available through participat...

Home Repair
Free audit plus instant rebates

PSE&G Home Energy Assessment

Free in-home energy assessment identifying opportunities to save energy and money. Includes installation of energy-savin...

Energy
Up to $3,000 rebate

PSE&G Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installation of qualifying energy-efficient heat pump systems. Available for ducted heat pumps, ductless min...

Energy
Up to $4,000 in rebates

PSE&G Insulation & Air Sealing Rebates

Rebates for professionally installed insulation and air sealing improvements in existing homes. Covers attic insulation,...

Weatherization
Free energy efficiency upgrades

New Jersey Comfort Partners

Income-qualified program providing comprehensive home energy efficiency improvements at no cost. Services include insula...

Weatherization
Solar credits for 15 years

New Jersey Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI)

Incentive program for residential solar installations providing Successor Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) fo...

Solar/Renewable
$250 annual property tax deduction

Union City Senior Citizen Property Tax Deduction

Annual property tax deduction for Union City homeowners age 65 or older. Reduces annual property tax bill by $250. Must ...

Property Tax Relief
$250 annual property tax deduction

Union City Veteran Property Tax Deduction

Annual property tax deduction for honorably discharged veterans who own and occupy their primary residence in Union City...

Property Tax Relief
Up to 100% property tax exemption

New Jersey Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans or their surviving spouses. Exemption amount based ...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $10,000 grant

Union City Emergency Home Repair Grant

CDBG-funded emergency repair grants for urgent health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes. Covers immediate threa...

Emergency
Grant up to $15,000

Union City ADA Accessibility Modification Program

CDBG-funded grant program for accessibility modifications to homes occupied by persons with disabilities. Covers ramps, ...

Seniors & Disability
Loan up to $5,000

Union City Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Low-interest loan program to assist homeowners with repair or replacement of private sewer laterals from home to main se...

Home Repair
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 meet their needs. Avai...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home they or a family member own. Available to...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grant program for very-low-income homeowners age 62+ in USDA-designated rural areas to remove health and safety hazards....

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 rebate

New Jersey ANCHOR Property Tax Relief

Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) provides property tax relief to New Jersey homeown...

Property Tax Relief
Forgivable loan up to $40,000

Hudson County HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

HUD HOME-funded program providing forgivable loans for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Hudson Coun...

Home Repair

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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 Union City, NJ?

24 programs are currently listed for Union City, 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 Union City 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 Union City, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Union City?

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.