Is there Funding to Fix my Home?

If you own a historic home, you may wonder about financial assistance programs for maintenance or restoration.

While there are no assistance programs at the state or federal levels, you may qualify for a local program in your municipality. Contact your city or town community development or planning office for more information.

Municipalities that have accepted the Community Preservation Act (CPA) may have grant funds available for historic homeowners. If your community has adopted CPA, check with your local Community Preservation Committee.

The National Park Service’s Technical Preservation Services program provides technical assistance and guidance on historic property preservation. The program offers best-practice publications and standard reference works for preservation professionals, local design review commissions, state and federal officials, and property owners. These include the Preservation Briefs and Preservation Technical Notes series.

The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties provide guiding principles for the preservation of historic properties.