Home Improvement Grants in Wellesley.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Wellesley, MA, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Wellesley, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 4 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 17 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 loans0Forgiven 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 $2,000 in instant rebates

Mass Save Home Energy Assessment

Provides a comprehensive home energy assessment with instant rebates on insulation, air sealing, and other efficiency up...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 in rebates

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebates

Offers rebates for ductless mini-split heat pumps, central ducted heat pumps, and air-source heat pump water heaters. Re...

Weatherization
100% funded weatherization

Mass Save Income-Eligible Program

Provides no-cost comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades for income-eligible households at or below 60% state median in...

Weatherization
Varies, up to $50,000

Wellesley CPA Historic Preservation Grant

Community Preservation Act funds for restoration and preservation of historic properties in Wellesley. Properties must b...

Historic
Up to $2,000 property tax credit

Wellesley Senior Tax Work-Off Program

Allows Wellesley residents age 60+ to reduce their property tax bill by volunteering in Town departments. Participants e...

Property Tax Relief
Varies by system size

Massachusetts SMART Solar Incentive

Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program provides per-kilowatt-hour incentives for solar installations. Well...

Solar/Renewable
Full abatement cost covered

Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program

Provides full lead paint abatement for homes where a child under age 6 has been diagnosed with elevated blood lead level...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally funded weatherization program for households at or below 60% of state median income. Provides comprehensive en...

Weatherization
Loan up to $40,000

MassHousing Septic Repair Loan

Low-interest loan program for septic system repair or replacement. Offers 3% fixed interest rate with up to 7-year term....

Home Repair
Loan up to $50,000

MassHousing Home Improvement Loan

Affordable fixed-rate loan for home repairs and improvements. Offers interest rates typically 1-2% below market for ener...

Home Repair
Up to $1,000 tax exemption

Senior Property Tax Exemption (Clause 41C)

Property tax exemption for Wellesley residents age 70+ who have lived in Massachusetts for 10 years and in Wellesley for...

Property Tax Relief
Varies by production

Massachusetts Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SREC-II)

Solar Renewable Energy Credit program that pays homeowners for solar electricity generation. Each megawatt-hour produced...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to purchase or modify a home for wheelchair accessibility...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation Grant

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

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loan for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair or improve their homes. Interest rate...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grant for very low-income homeowners age 62+ in eligible rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Wellesley does...

Seniors & Disability
Reduces tax on owner-occupied homes

Residential Property Tax Exemption

Massachusetts law allows towns to adopt a residential exemption that reduces property taxes for owner-occupied homes rel...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $4,000 rebate

Eversource Battery Storage Incentive

Rebate for home battery storage systems that can be used with or without solar panels. Provides $200-$400 per kilowatt-h...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,500 rebate

MOR-EV Home Charger Rebate

Rebate for Level 2 electric vehicle charging station installation at home. Standard rebate is $1,000; income-qualified h...

Solar/Renewable
20% state tax credit

Massachusetts Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State income tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for income-producing historic properties l...

Historic
Varies by project

Wellesley CPA Affordable Housing Program

Community Preservation Act funds for affordable housing creation and preservation in Wellesley. Supports income-restrict...

Homebuyer

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Wellesley, MA?

25 programs are currently listed for Wellesley, 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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley, 17 programs do not require repayment, 0 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Wellesley?

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.