Home Improvement Grants in Newton.

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

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Newton, MA, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 14 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
Grants13Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans4Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded 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

Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Provides no-cost weatherization services to income-eligible Massachusetts households, including insulation, air sealing,...

Weatherization
Up to $15,000 for lead abatement

Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program

Provides financial assistance for lead paint removal in homes built before 1978 where a child under 6 has an elevated bl...

Home Repair
Free assessment plus instant savings

Mass Save Home Energy Assessment

Free in-home energy assessment from Mass Save utility partners serving Newton. Includes instant installation of LED bulb...

Energy
Up to $10,000 rebate

Mass Save Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for ductless mini-split and ducted air-source heat pumps installed by Mass Save-qualified contractors in Newton ...

Energy
75-100% of insulation cost covered

Mass Save Insulation Rebate

Rebates covering 75% to 100% of insulation costs for Newton homes served by Eversource or National Grid. Includes attic,...

Weatherization
Loans up to $60,000

Massachusetts Solar Loan Program

Low-interest loans for residential solar panel and battery storage installation in Newton. Loans range from $2,000 to $6...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 rebate

Newton Solar Rebate Program

City of Newton supplemental rebate for residential solar installations, stackable with state and federal incentives. Reb...

Solar/Renewable
Grants up to $10,000

Newton Historic Preservation Grant

Matching grants for exterior restoration of owner-occupied single-family homes in Newton's local historic districts or p...

Historic
Up to $1,500 property tax credit

Newton Senior Tax Work-Off Program

Allows Newton residents age 60+ to volunteer for city departments in exchange for a property tax credit up to $1,500. Pa...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $1,000 annual exemption

Newton Senior Property Tax Exemption (Clause 41C)

Property tax exemption for Newton homeowners age 70+ who have owned and occupied their home for at least 10 consecutive ...

Property Tax Relief
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Newton CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loans for critical home repairs for low- and moderate-income owner-occupants in Newton. Covers he...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 emergency grant

Newton CDBG Emergency Repair Grant

Emergency repair grants for low-income Newton homeowners facing immediate threats to health and safety. Priority given t...

Emergency
Up to $25,000 for accessibility upgrades

Newton Home Accessibility Modification Program

Forgivable loans for accessibility improvements in Newton owner-occupied homes where a resident has a disability. Covers...

Seniors & Disability
Low down payment mortgage

MassHousing ONE Mortgage Program

Affordable mortgage financing for first-time homebuyers and repeat buyers in Newton purchasing homes up to $1,058,250. F...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program providing grants up to $10,000 and loans up to $40,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ to repair, im...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home in Newton for independent livin...

Veterans
Up to $700 rebate on charger + installation

Eversource Home EV Charger Rebate

Rebates for Newton residents served by Eversource who install Level 2 electric vehicle chargers at home. Covers up to $7...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

National Grid Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate for National Grid gas or electric customers in Newton who purchase and install qualifying Wi-Fi-enabled s...

Energy
Fixed per-kWh incentive for 10-20 years

Massachusetts SMART Solar Incentive

Massachusetts Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program provides fixed incentive payments for solar electrici...

Solar/Renewable
3% to 5% down payment assistance

MassHousing Down Payment Assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Newton purchasing homes through MassHousing's mort...

Homebuyer

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Newton, MA?

25 programs are currently listed for Newton, 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 Newton 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 Newton, 13 programs do not require repayment, 4 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Newton?

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.