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Home Upgrade Grant Program

Providing holistic support to low-income Kingston homeowners.

The Home Upgrade Grants (HUG) program provides holistic support to low-income Kingston homeowners: including application support, project management, energy assessments, contractor coordination, grant assistance, and government incentives to deliver free and immediate improvements that increase the health, safety, and energy efficiency of peoples’ homes in preparation for future electrification.

How Do I Get a
Home Upgrade Grant?

How Do I Get a Home Upgrade Grant?

Are You Eligible for a Home Upgrade Grant?

To qualify, you must:

Not sure if you are eligible? Speak with our team!

Not currently eligible? We hope to expand this program soon to renters, landlords, and new cities — stay in touch!

How Do I know If I Need Home Energy Upgrades?

Have you struggled to pay your energy bills?
Is your home too hot or too cold?

Is there moisture or mold growing?

Do you have outstanding repairs that you aren’t able to afford?
Do you want to reduce your energy bill?
Do you want to live in a healthy home?

Impact

182

People Served

$93,854

Grants Given

99

Projects Complete

$481,025

Government Assistance Unlocked

Last Updated: April 2026

Real People, Real Results

Need More Resources?

For additional programs that support home repairs, housing needs, and other areas of support, visit our community resources page.

Health & Safety Resources

Contractor Partners

Ready to upgrade your home but don’t need a grant? We’ve partnered with trusted local contractors who specialize in home energy upgrades and healthy homes. Explore these local companies to get started on creating a safer, healthier, and more energy-efficient home today!

Energy Efficiency 
Insulation

Indoor Air Quality
Energy Efficiency
Mold Remediation

General Contractor
Lead Remediation

Heat Pumps
Energy Efficiency

Questions? We're here to help!

Have questions and need help getting them answered? Send us a question, schedule a meeting, or contact us at the information below:

  • Email us at homes@mid-hudson.energy
  • Call us at 845-328-6254
  • Visit the office at 190 Fair Street, Kingston, New York 12401 USA

Check out our other programs

We’re dedicated to supporting those most affected by rising energy costs and the impacts of climate change, especially communities that have faced the greatest harm from our current energy system. Through continuous innovation, community involvement in program design, and advocacy for sustainable change, we’re building a cleaner, fairer future. Explore our other programs to see how we’re making a difference.

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