Home Improvement Grants in Washington.

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

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Washington, NJ, with individual awards up to $150,000. 7 programs target seniors, 3 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
Grants19Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates2Refunded 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 Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

State-funded weatherization program that reduces energy costs through home energy improvements including insulation, air...

Weatherization
Up to $20,000 for lead hazard control

New Jersey Lead-Safe Homes Program

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

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Morris County CDBG Home Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs in Morris County. Covers critical health and safety repairs i...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

NJHMFA STEP (Special Needs Housing) Grant

Grant program for accessibility modifications to enable persons with permanent disabilities to live independently in the...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 in rebates and incentives

JCP&L Home Energy Savings Program

Comprehensive energy efficiency program offering rebates and direct installation services for JCP&L customers. Includes ...

Energy
Up to $3,000 rebate

JCP&L Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate program for installing qualified air-source or ground-source heat pumps in existing homes. Higher rebates availab...

Energy
Incentives vary by system size

New Jersey Solar Renewable Energy Program

State solar incentive program providing performance-based payments for residential solar installations through the Trans...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA program providing loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or mod...

Home Repair
$250 annual property tax deduction

New Jersey Senior Citizen Property Tax Deduction

Property tax deduction for New Jersey residents age 65 or older, or age 55+ receiving Social Security disability benefit...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,500 annual benefit

New Jersey ANCHOR Property Tax Relief

New Jersey's ANCHOR (Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters) program provides direct property tax ...

Property Tax Relief
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 purchase or modify a home to meet their accessibility ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt their home for independent living. Covers modifi...

Veterans
Loan up to $50,000

New Jersey HOME Improvement Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for home repairs, rehabilitation, and improvements for income-eligible New Jersey homeowners. ...

Home Repair
Free energy improvements up to $10,000

JCP&L Comfort Partners (Low-Income Energy Assistance)

Free comprehensive home energy improvements for income-qualified JCP&L customers. Services include furnace repair/replac...

Energy
Low-interest loan up to $25,000

Morris County Septic System Repair/Replacement Program

Low-interest loan program to help Morris County homeowners repair or replace failing septic systems. Protects groundwate...

Home Repair
Up to $1,800 heating assistance

New Jersey Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Federal program providing heating assistance to income-qualified New Jersey households. Benefit amounts vary based on ho...

Energy
Up to $1,200 annual electric/gas credit

New Jersey Universal Service Fund (USF)

Monthly credits on electric and natural gas bills for income-qualified New Jersey households. Reduces monthly utility bi...

Energy
Renovation costs up to mortgage limit

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage

FHA-insured mortgage that finances both home purchase (or refinance) and renovation costs in a single loan. Allows buyer...

Home Repair
Up to $150,000 for disaster repairs

New Jersey CDBG Disaster Recovery Program

Disaster recovery assistance for homeowners impacted by federally-declared disasters. Provides funding for unmet needs n...

Disaster
Matching grant up to $50,000

New Jersey Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grant program for preservation and rehabilitation of historic properties listed on state or national registers....

Historic
Reimburses property tax increases

New Jersey Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

Reimburses eligible senior and disabled homeowners for increases in property taxes on their principal residence. Freezes...

Property Tax Relief
$250 or full exemption depending on disability

New Jersey Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for qualifying disabled veterans. Veterans with 100% service-connected disability may receive ful...

Property Tax Relief

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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 Washington, NJ?

26 programs are currently listed for Washington, 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 Washington 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 Washington, 19 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 2 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Washington?

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.