Home Improvement Grants in DeKalb.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for DeKalb, IL. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The DeKalb, IL directory shows 25 cataloged resources. Of those, 20 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 20 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 5 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 8 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 type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 14 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 2 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 3 | Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timing | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
HMGP provides funding after a presidentially declared disaster to help communities reduce future disaster losses. Homeow...
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...
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...
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...
DeKalb CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Provides forgivable loans for owner-occupied homes in DeKalb city limits needing major repairs. Loan is forgiven after 5...
DeKalb Emergency Home Repair Grant
Grant for emergency repairs that pose immediate health and safety threats to owner-occupied households in DeKalb city li...
DeKalb ADA Accessibility Modification Program
Provides accessibility modifications for owner-occupied homes in DeKalb where a disabled household member resides. Inclu...
Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Free weatherization services for income-qualified Illinois households including insulation, air sealing, furnace repair ...
IHDA Home Accessibility Program
Low-interest loan for accessibility improvements for Illinois homeowners with a disability or who have a household membe...
Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
State-funded program to remove lead-based paint hazards from homes built before 1978 where children under 6 reside or sp...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program
Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize th...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to purchase or modify a home to meet their accessibility ...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they will reside...
ComEd Home Energy Rebate Program
Rebates for energy efficiency improvements including insulation, air sealing, HVAC upgrades, and water heater replacemen...
ComEd Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency Program
Free energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified ComEd customers including LED bulbs, smart thermostats, weather...
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Rebates
Rebates for natural gas efficiency upgrades including high-efficiency furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and insulation f...
Nicor Gas Income-Qualified Assistance Program
Free furnace and water heater replacement, weatherization, and other energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified...
Illinois Shines Solar Incentive Program
Incentive program for residential solar installations through Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). Provides upfront rebates ...
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of solar panel and battery storage system installation. Credit applies to sy...
DeKalb County Senior Home Repair Program
Grant program for DeKalb County homeowners age 62 and older with critical home repair needs. Assists with repairs that a...
DeKalb Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance
Low-interest loan for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals connecting homes to the city sewer system. Assists...
DeKalb Water Service Line Replacement Program
Cost-sharing program for replacement of private water service lines from the curb stop to the home. City pays 50% of rep...
IHDA Home Improvement Loan Program
Low-interest loan for home improvements and repairs for Illinois homeowners. Funds can be used for a wide range of proje...
Rebuild Illinois Disaster Recovery Program
Provides grants to repair, rebuild, or mitigate homes damaged by federally-declared disasters in Illinois. Activated fol...
Illinois LIHEAP Furnace Repair/Replacement
Emergency furnace repair and replacement through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Provides critic...
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