Home Improvement Grants in Vernon.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Vernon, CT, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 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 loans3Forgiven 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 $35,000 forgivable loan

Vernon CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to owner-occupied homes in Vernon. Income must be at or below 80% AMI. ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Vernon Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency grants for urgent health and safety repairs to owner-occupied homes in Vernon for households at or be...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Connecticut Lead Hazard Abatement Program

Provides free lead hazard testing and abatement for Connecticut homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Servi...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program

Federal WAP program administered by CT DEEP provides free energy efficiency upgrades including insulation, air sealing, ...

Weatherization
75% rebate up to $2,000

Eversource Home Energy Solutions

Eversource offers comprehensive home energy assessments and rebates covering 75% of insulation, air sealing, and HVAC im...

Weatherization
Free comprehensive weatherization

Home Energy Solutions – Income Eligible

Free comprehensive home energy services for income-qualified Eversource electric customers. Includes no-cost energy asse...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 in rebates

Eversource Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for ductless mini-split and central heat pump installations in existing homes. Includes $500-$1,250 per indoor u...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 loan

CT Green Bank Smart-E Loan

Low-interest financing for residential clean energy and energy efficiency improvements. Covers solar, heat pumps, insula...

Solar/Renewable
Performance-based incentive

Connecticut Residential Solar Investment Program

Performance-based incentives for residential solar PV systems combined with federal 30% tax credit. Additional incentive...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 loan

CHFA Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest home repair and rehabilitation loans for Connecticut homeowners. Rates starting at 3% APR for income-qualif...

Home Repair
Up to $1,000 annual tax credit

Vernon Elderly Tax Relief Program

Property tax relief for Vernon residents age 65 and older with limited income. Provides credit against property taxes ba...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repa...

Home Repair
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 build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home. Covers w...

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. For veterans who...

Veterans
Up to $15,000 grant

Vernon ADA Home Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied homes in Vernon for residents with disabilities. Cover...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Vernon Sewer Lateral Repair Grant

Provides grants to income-qualified homeowners for repair or replacement of failed sewer laterals connecting home to pub...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Connecticut HOME Homeowner Rehabilitation

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds administered through Connecticut Department of Housing for owner-occu...

Home Repair
Up to $900

Eversource Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for installation of ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters in existing homes. Provides up to $750 for qual...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 forgivable loan

Connecticut Elderly Homeowner Rehabilitation

State-funded home repair assistance for elderly homeowners age 62 and older with limited income. Provides forgivable loa...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $500 in rebates

Eversource Appliance Rebate Program

Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified appliances including refrigerators ($50-$75), clothes washers ($75), dehumidifiers ($3...

Weatherization
Up to $8,000 in free services

Community Action Agency Weatherization

Comprehensive weatherization services for income-qualified households in Tolland County through ACCESS Agency. Services ...

Weatherization

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Vernon, CT?

25 programs are currently listed for Vernon, 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 Vernon 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 Vernon, 15 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Vernon?

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.