Home Improvement Grants in Aurora.

Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Aurora, IL. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.

The Aurora, IL directory shows 24 cataloged resources. Of those, 24 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 24 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 5 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 11 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.

Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Funding typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants14Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans4Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates5Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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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 $20,000

Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing comprehensive home weatherization to reduce energy costs for income-eligible househol...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

IHDA Access Improvement Program

Provides low-interest forgivable loans to modify homes for accessibility for persons with disabilities. Funds can be use...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 forgivable loan

IHDA Emergency Repair Program

Provides forgivable loans for emergency home repairs that pose immediate threats to health and safety. Eligible repairs ...

Emergency
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

IHDA Single Family Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for comprehensive home rehabilitation to address multiple systems and structural issues. Eligi...

Home Repair
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

City of Aurora Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

City-administered rehabilitation program for income-qualified Aurora homeowners to address major systems and structural ...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Aurora Accessibility Modification Grant

Provides grants to income-qualified Aurora homeowners to make accessibility modifications for household members with dis...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $450 in appliance rebates

ComEd Home Energy Rebates

ComEd provides rebates for energy-efficient appliances and equipment including ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators, free...

Energy
Free energy efficiency upgrades

ComEd Income Qualified Efficiency Program

Comprehensive free energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified ComEd customers including LED bulbs, smart thermostat...

Energy
Up to $650 rebate

Nicor Gas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebates for purchasing and installing high-efficiency natural gas furnaces (95% AFUE or higher) through Nicor Gas. Avail...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Nicor Gas Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for purchasing high-efficiency natural gas water heaters, tankless water heaters, or smart water heaters. Availa...

Energy
$100 rebate

Nicor Gas Smart Thermostat Program

Provides $100 rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat. Smart thermostats can save up to 10-23...

Energy
Free furnace replacement & weatherization

Nicor Gas Income Qualified Program

Provides free furnace replacement, repair, and weatherization services to income-qualified Nicor Gas customers. Services...

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

ComEd Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a Level 2 electric vehicle charger at your Aurora home. Available to all ComEd resi...

Energy
Varies by system size; typically $5,000-$15,000

Illinois Shines Solar Incentive Program

State incentive program providing Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) to reduce the upfront cost of residential solar...

Solar/Renewable
Up to 100% system cost covered

Illinois Shines Solar for All (Low-Income)

Enhanced solar incentive program for low-income households in Aurora. Provides significantly higher incentives to reduce...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 grant

Aurora Sewer Lateral Repair Program

City program providing matching grants to help Aurora homeowners repair or replace damaged private sewer lateral lines. ...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Kane County Senior Home Repair Assistance

Grant program for senior homeowners (62+) in unincorporated Kane County and participating municipalities including Auror...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Federal program providing loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Aurora to repair o...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for disabled veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase an adapted home. Eligibl...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for disabled veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt their home. For veterans who are bli...

Veterans

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Aurora, IL?

The directory includes 24 possible-program records associated with Aurora, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes. Inclusion does not confirm current availability or eligibility.

How are the assistance records for Aurora classified?

Our classifier labels 14 records as grants, 4 as forgivable loans, and 5 as rebates in Aurora. Classification can be incomplete; confirm the benefit type, lien, repayment, and conditions in the administrator's terms.

How do I research and apply for home repair assistance in Aurora?

Each program page shows the source, application route, or contact we have on file. Confirm the current route, requirements, and any costs with the administering organization before applying. The current Grant Map homeowner fee is $0.