Home Improvement Grants in Highland Park.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Highland Park, MI, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 24 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Highland Park, MI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 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
Grants16Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans0Forgiven 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 $7,500 in weatherization services

Michigan Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally funded weatherization program administered by the State of Michigan providing free energy efficiency improveme...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 loan

Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Home Improvement Loan

Low-interest home improvement loan program for Michigan homeowners through MSHDA participating lenders. Provides afforda...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard abatement

Michigan Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State-funded lead hazard control program targeting pre-1978 homes with children under age 6 or pregnant women. Provides ...

Home Repair
Free energy audit + rebates

DTE Energy Home Energy Analysis

Free virtual or in-home energy assessment from DTE Energy to identify savings opportunities. Includes instant rebates on...

Energy
Free furnace or boiler replacement

DTE Income-Qualified Furnace & Boiler Program

Free furnace or boiler replacement for income-qualified DTE natural gas customers with non-functional or inefficient hea...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

DTE Natural Gas Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for DTE natural gas customers who purchase and install qualifying high-efficiency natural gas water heaters. Reba...

Energy
$100 rebate

DTE Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate for DTE electric customers who purchase and install a qualifying smart or Wi-Fi enabled thermostat. Eligi...

Energy
Up to $8,000 grant

Wayne County Sewer Lateral Assistance

Grant assistance for low-income homeowners in Wayne County to repair or replace failed sewer lateral lines from the home...

Home Repair
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 ho...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to accommodate t...

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 or their own home for acc...

Veterans
Up to $25,000 assistance

Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)

Federal assistance program for Michigan homeowners who experienced financial hardship after January 21, 2020. Provides h...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 grant

Highland Park Senior Home Repair Program

Grant assistance for Highland Park residents age 60+ to make minor home repairs and accessibility modifications. Priorit...

Seniors & Disability
Net metering + performance incentives

DTE Distributed Generation Program (Solar)

DTE's net metering and distributed generation program allows customers with solar panels to receive credit for excess el...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $50,000 loan

Michigan Saves Home Energy Loan

Affordable financing for residential energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements in Michigan. Low-interest loans...

Solar/Renewable
30% tax credit on system cost

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing solar energy systems (and battery storage) on residential prop...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $500 rebate

DTE Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for DTE electric customers who add qualifying insulation to their attic, walls, or basement. Must meet minimum R-...

Weatherization
Up to $400 rebate

DTE ENERGY STAR Window Rebate

Rebate for DTE electric customers who install ENERGY STAR certified windows. Rebate amounts vary based on number of wind...

Weatherization
Up to $5,000 grant

Wayne Metro Community Action Agency Home Repair

Emergency home repair assistance for low-income homeowners in Wayne County. Priority given to seniors, persons with disa...

Emergency
Up to $1,800 emergency assistance

Michigan State Emergency Relief (SER) - Home Repairs

Emergency assistance for Michigan residents facing imminent threats to health and safety. May cover emergency home repai...

Emergency

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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 Highland Park, MI?

24 programs are currently listed for Highland Park, 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park, 16 programs do not require repayment, 0 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Highland Park?

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.