Home Improvement Grants in Chelmsford.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Chelmsford, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 16 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 $10,000 in rebates

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebate

Provides rebates for air-source and ground-source heat pump installations in Chelmsford. Includes both heating and cooli...

Energy
75-100% of insulation costs covered

Mass Save Insulation Rebate

Covers 75% to 100% of insulation costs for attics, walls, and basements in Chelmsford homes. Income-eligible customers r...

Weatherization
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal WAP program providing comprehensive weatherization services at no cost to income-qualified Chelmsford residents....

Weatherization
Loans up to $40,000

MassHousing Septic Repair & Replacement Program

Low-interest loans for septic system repair or replacement in Chelmsford. Fixed interest rates starting at 3% with terms...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant per unit

Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program

State-funded lead paint removal for homes built before 1978 where a child under 6 with elevated blood lead levels reside...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

Federal grants up to $10,000 for very low-income seniors (62+) and loans up to $20,000 at 1% interest for eligible rural...

Seniors & Disability
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 adapt a home in Chelmsford for wheelchair accessibilit...

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 in Chelmsford. Covers acc...

Veterans
Loans up to $50,000

MassHousing Home Improvement Loan Program

Low-interest home improvement loans up to $50,000 for income-eligible Chelmsford homeowners. Fixed rates starting at 3.9...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 for temporary relocation

Get the Lead Out Program

Assists families in Chelmsford with temporary relocation costs during lead paint removal. Available when a child under 6...

Home Repair
Loans up to $50,000

Mass Solar Loan

Low-interest solar loans for Chelmsford homeowners to install rooftop solar photovoltaic systems. Interest rates from 0%...

Solar/Renewable
Varies by system size

SMART Solar Incentive Program

Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program provides per-kilowatt-hour incentive payments for solar electricity...

Solar/Renewable
Free energy audit and instant savings measures

Residential Conservation Service (RCS)

Free in-home energy assessment for Chelmsford residents served by Eversource or National Grid. Includes installation of ...

Energy
Up to $1,850 rebate

Mass Save Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for high-efficiency water heaters including heat pump water heaters, tankless gas models, and indirect water hea...

Energy
Up to $1,500 property tax credit

Chelmsford Senior Tax Work-Off Program

Allows Chelmsford residents age 60+ to earn a credit against their property tax bill by volunteering in various Town dep...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,200 income tax credit

Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit

Provides a refundable state income tax credit to Chelmsford seniors age 65+ who own or rent their principal residence an...

Property Tax Relief
Free registry service

MassAccess Housing Registry

Free online registry connecting people with disabilities to accessible housing in Chelmsford and across Massachusetts. L...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by project

Chelmsford Community Preservation Act (CPA) Grants

Grants for historic preservation, affordable housing creation, open space preservation, and outdoor recreation in Chelms...

Historic
Up to $840 in appliance rebates

Mass Save Appliance Rebates

Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified appliances including clothes washers ($200), dryers ($100), refrigerators ($300), and ...

Energy
20-year property tax exemption on system value

Massachusetts Residential Renewable Energy Tax Exemption

Exempts the added value of solar, wind, or other renewable energy systems from Chelmsford property taxes for 20 years. S...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $6,000 per year

MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Home Modification

Provides funding for home modifications that enable Chelmsford residents enrolled in the MassHealth PCA program to live ...

Seniors & Disability
Low-cost meal delivery

Chelmsford Meals on Wheels

Provides nutritious meal delivery to Chelmsford homebound seniors (60+) and adults with disabilities. Meals delivered we...

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 Chelmsford, MA?

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

How do I apply for home repair grants in Chelmsford?

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.