Home Improvement Grants in Lowell.

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

As of June 2026, 33 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Lowell, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 8 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 16 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants21Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 33 programs
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 $50,000 forgivable loan

Lowell Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners in Lowell for major home repairs a...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Lowell Lead Paint Removal Program

City-funded lead hazard abatement for Lowell properties built before 1978 where children under 6 reside or frequently vi...

Home Repair
Up to $20,000 grant

Lowell Home Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants to income-eligible Lowell homeowners to install accessibility modifications such as ramps, widened doorw...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Lowell Senior Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency and safety-related home repairs for Lowell homeowners age 62 and older with moderate incomes. Covers ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $2,000 instant rebates

Mass Save Home Energy Assessment

Free home energy assessment with instant energy-saving products installed at no cost, plus rebates on insulation, air se...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 in rebates

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebates

Rebates for air-source and ground-source heat pumps installed in Lowell homes. Includes both ducted and ductless systems...

Energy
Up to $750 rebate

Mass Save Water Heater Rebates

Rebates for energy-efficient water heaters including heat pump water heaters and high-efficiency gas models. Available t...

Energy
Up to $8,000 in services

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Free comprehensive weatherization services for income-eligible Lowell households including insulation, air sealing, heat...

Weatherization
Loans up to $50,000

MassHousing Home Improvement Loan

Low-interest home improvement loans for Massachusetts homeowners to finance repairs, renovations, and energy efficiency ...

Home Repair
Up to $45,000

MassHousing Get The Lead Out Program

Low-interest loans to finance lead paint removal and abatement in Massachusetts homes built before 1978. Available state...

Home Repair
Up to $60,000

Mass Solar Loan Program

Competitive-rate solar loans for Massachusetts homeowners to finance residential solar photovoltaic installations. Lowel...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000 rebate

Lowell Solar Energy Rebate

Local rebate for Lowell homeowners who install solar photovoltaic systems, designed to supplement state and federal sola...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 incentive

Massachusetts Battery Storage Incentive

State incentive for residential battery energy storage systems paired with solar installations. Helps Lowell homeowners ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $10,000 grant

Lowell Sewer Connection Assistance Grant

Financial assistance for income-eligible Lowell homeowners required to connect to public sewer or repair/replace failing...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 loan

Lowell Water Service Lateral Loan

Low-interest loan program for Lowell homeowners to repair or replace water service laterals from the main to the home. R...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Federal loans and grants for very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Lowell to repair, improve, or moder...

Home Repair
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 adapt or purchase a home to meet their accessibility ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt an existing home for accessibility. Lowell vete...

Veterans
Loans up to $45,000

Massachusetts Title 5 Septic Loan Program

Low-interest loans for Massachusetts homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems to meet Title 5 requirements...

Home Repair
Up to $8,500 in services

Community Teamwork Weatherization Program

Federally funded weatherization services for low-income Lowell households administered by Community Teamwork. Includes i...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 incentive (100% off)

Mass Save Income Eligible Heat Pump Program

Enhanced heat pump incentives for income-eligible Lowell households served by Eversource or National Grid. Can cover up ...

Energy
20% tax credit on qualified expenses

Massachusetts Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

State tax credit equal to 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenses for income-producing historic buildings in Lowell. Ca...

Historic
Up to $2,190 credit (2024)

Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit

Massachusetts tax credit for seniors age 65+ to reduce property tax or rent burden. Lowell residents may claim credit on...

Property Tax Relief
Full tax deferral until sale

Lowell Senior Property Tax Deferral

Allows Lowell homeowners age 65+ to defer property tax payments until the home is sold. Tax liability accrues with inter...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,000 exemption

Lowell Senior Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for Lowell homeowners age 70+ who meet income and asset limits. Reduces annual property tax bill ...

Property Tax Relief
Performance-based incentive

Massachusetts SMART Solar Incentive

Massachusetts Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program provides performance-based incentives for solar insta...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 emergency grant

Lowell Disaster Recovery Assistance

Emergency assistance for Lowell residents affected by federally declared disasters or local emergencies. Provides grants...

Disaster
Low-rate mortgages with down payment assistance

MassHousing First-Time Homebuyer Programs

Low-interest mortgage loans for first-time homebuyers in Lowell with down payment assistance options. Income limits and ...

Homebuyer
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

Massachusetts Fuel Assistance Program

Helps income-eligible Massachusetts households pay heating bills during the winter season. Administered through Communit...

Energy

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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 Lowell, MA?

33 programs are currently listed for Lowell, 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 Lowell 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 Lowell, 21 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Lowell?

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.