Home Improvement Grants in West Haven.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in West Haven, CT, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 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
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
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

West Haven Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs and rehabilitation for income-eligible homeowners in West Hav...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

West Haven Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grant for owner-occupied homes in West Haven with urgent health and safety hazards. Covers critical rep...

Emergency
Up to $25,000 grant

West Haven ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides home modifications to improve accessibility for West Haven residents with disabilities or seniors. Covers wheel...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

West Haven Lead Hazard Abatement Program

Free lead-based paint hazard removal for homes built before 1978 in West Haven with children under 6 or pregnant women. ...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

West Haven Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Provides financial assistance for private sewer lateral repairs and replacements for income-eligible West Haven homeowne...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Free weatherization services for income-eligible Connecticut households including insulation, air sealing, heating syste...

Weatherization
Low-interest loan up to $50,000

CHFA HomeOwner Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest home improvement loan for Connecticut homeowners to finance major repairs, accessibility modifications, and...

Home Repair
75% rebate on qualifying improvements

Eversource Home Energy Solutions

Comprehensive home energy assessment and improvement program from Eversource. Includes free energy audit, instant discou...

Energy
100% free energy improvements

Eversource Home Energy Solutions - Income Eligible

Enhanced home energy services for income-eligible Eversource customers at no cost. Includes free comprehensive weatheriz...

Energy
Up to $10,000 in rebates

Eversource Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installing energy-efficient air-source heat pumps in existing homes. Rebates range from $500-$1,250 per indo...

Energy
Low-interest loan up to $50,000

CT Green Bank Smart-E Loan

Unsecured home energy loans for solar panels, heat pumps, insulation, windows, and other clean energy improvements. Rate...

Solar/Renewable
Performance-based incentive

Connecticut Residential Solar Investment Program

Performance-based incentive for residential solar PV systems in Connecticut. Incentive currently around $0.30/watt for s...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $2,000 in rebates

Southern Connecticut Gas Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for high-efficiency natural gas heating equipment and water heaters. Includes up to $1,400 for ENERGY STAR furna...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

Federal program providing grants up to $10,000 for very low-income seniors (62+) to remove health and safety hazards, pl...

Seniors & Disability
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 construct or modify a home for wheelchair accessibili...

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. Covers modificat...

Veterans
Varies by need

Connecticut Elderly Rental Registry & Assistance Program

State-funded assistance for seniors (62+) to maintain safe, accessible housing. Administered locally through West Haven ...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead testing and abatement

Connecticut Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State-funded lead testing and abatement for homes built before 1978 where children under 6 reside or visit frequently. F...

Home Repair
Up to $40,000 grant

Connecticut HOME Investment Partnership

Federal HOME funds administered by Connecticut for major home rehabilitation. Provides grants or deferred loans for low-...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Connecticut Septic System Repair Assistance

State grant program for repair or replacement of failed septic systems for income-eligible homeowners. Covers up to $15,...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

West Haven Safe at Home Senior Program

City-funded grant for fall prevention and safety modifications for West Haven seniors (65+). Covers grab bars, stair rai...

Seniors & Disability

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in West Haven, CT?

25 programs are currently listed for West Haven, 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 West Haven 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 West Haven, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in West Haven?

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.