Home Improvement Grants in Westport.

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

As of June 2026, 27 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Westport, CT, with individual awards up to $500,000. 3 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 13 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 loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded 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

Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded program that provides free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible Connecticut households. Se...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 loan

CHFA Housing Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest loan program for Connecticut homeowners to finance necessary home repairs and improvements. Rates vary by i...

Home Repair
Free lead abatement services

Connecticut Lead Hazard Abatement Program

State-funded program to identify and remediate lead paint hazards in pre-1978 homes where children under age 6 reside. S...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 in rebates

Eversource Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installing energy-efficient air-source or geothermal heat pumps in Connecticut homes. Incentive amounts vary...

Weatherization
Low-cost solar financing

CT Green Bank Solar Financing

Low-interest loan and lease programs to help Connecticut homeowners install solar photovoltaic systems. Includes solar P...

Solar/Renewable
Free energy assessment + rebates

Eversource Home Energy Solutions

Comprehensive home energy assessment with instant energy-saving upgrades at no cost, plus rebates of up to 75% on insula...

Weatherization
Up to $5,000 grant

Westport Historic District Preservation Grant

Matching grant program for homeowners in Westport's historic districts to preserve and restore historically significant ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize th...

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 disability-...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home where the veteran resides...

Veterans
No-cost energy upgrades

Eversource Income-Eligible Home Energy Solutions

No-cost comprehensive energy efficiency services for income-qualified Connecticut households. Includes free insulation, ...

Energy
Up to $15,000 grant

Fairfield County Community Development Block Grant

CDBG-funded emergency home repair program for low-income homeowners in Fairfield County to address health and safety haz...

Emergency
Up to $5,000 grant

Connecticut Senior Center Home Modification Program

Grants to help Connecticut seniors age 60+ make home modifications that enable them to live independently and safely. Co...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $3,000 grant

Westport Water & Sewer Lateral Repair Grant

Matching grant program to assist Westport homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing private water and sewer lat...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 or 3% of purchase

CHFA Down Payment Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Connecticut. Available as a zero-interest deferred...

Homebuyer
Up to $20,000 low-interest loan

Connecticut Septic System Repair Loan Program

Low-interest loan program for Connecticut homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems. Administered through p...

Home Repair
Up to $1,500 in rebates

Energize CT Window & Door Rebate

Rebates for installing ENERGY STAR certified windows and doors in Connecticut homes. Incentive amounts vary by product t...

Weatherization
Up to $30,000 per unit

Connecticut HOME Rental Rehabilitation Program

Federal HOME funds to rehabilitate rental units for occupancy by low-income households. Landlords must agree to rent res...

Home Repair
Up to $500,000 per jurisdiction

Connecticut Small Cities CDBG Program

Federal CDBG funds distributed by the state to non-entitlement communities for housing rehabilitation, public infrastruc...

Home Repair
Up to $150 rebate

Eversource Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat in your Connecticut home. Smart thermostats optimize ...

Weatherization
Performance-based incentives

Connecticut Solar Investment Program (SIP)

Performance-based incentive for residential solar photovoltaic installations in Connecticut. Incentive levels decline as...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $750 rebate

Eversource Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater. Heat pump water heaters use up to ...

Weatherization
Up to $30,000 grant

Connecticut ADA Home Modification Grants

Grants for Connecticut residents with disabilities to modify their homes for accessibility. Covers ramps, bathroom modif...

Seniors & Disability

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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 Westport, CT?

27 programs are currently listed for Westport, 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 Westport 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 Westport, 17 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Westport?

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.