Home Improvement Grants in Elgin.

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

The Elgin, IL directory shows 31 cataloged resources. Of those, 28 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 28 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 7 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 14 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.

Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

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Funding typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants19Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans2Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates6Eligible 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
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

City of Elgin Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home repairs for owner-occupied households in Elgin with income at or below 80% AMI. Loan is forgiven aft...

Home Repair
Grant up to $10,000

City of Elgin Emergency Home Repair Program

Provides emergency grants for urgent health and safety repairs for very low-income homeowners in Elgin. Must pose immedi...

Emergency
Grant up to $15,000

City of Elgin Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants for accessibility modifications to Elgin homes for elderly or disabled residents. Covers ramps, grab bar...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 reimbursement

City of Elgin Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Provides cost-share reimbursement for private sewer lateral repairs or replacements in Elgin. City covers up to 50% of e...

Home Repair
Up to $8,500 in weatherization services

Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by the State of Illinois. Provides free energy efficiency improveme...

Weatherization
Loan up to $35,000

IHDA Single Family Rehabilitation Program

Low-interest loans for home repairs and improvements to income-eligible Illinois homeowners. Can be combined with first ...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard abatement

Illinois Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

State-funded program to remove lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under 6 reside. Servic...

Home Repair
$25 assessment plus free LED bulbs and water-saving devices

ComEd Home Energy Assessment

Comprehensive home energy assessment for $25 includes LED bulbs, water-saving devices, and personalized recommendations....

Energy
Rebates up to $100 per appliance

ComEd Appliance Rebates

Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified appliances including refrigerators, freezers, and room air conditioners. Available to ...

Energy
Free weatherization services

ComEd Income-Qualified Weatherization Program

Free comprehensive weatherization services for income-qualified ComEd customers. Includes insulation, air sealing, windo...

Weatherization
Up to $1,000 in rebates

Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for high-efficiency natural gas equipment including furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and insulation. Available ...

Energy
Up to $3,500 in rebates

Nicor Gas Home Energy Rebate Program

Comprehensive home energy efficiency rebates for insulation, air sealing, windows, and doors. Must complete a pre-approv...

Weatherization
Free energy efficiency upgrades

Nicor Gas Income Qualified Program

Free energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified Nicor Gas customers. Services may include furnace replacement, wate...

Weatherization
30% tax credit

Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar photovoltaic system and battery storage. A...

Solar/Renewable
Solar renewable energy credits

Illinois Shines Solar Incentive Program

Illinois Shines provides upfront incentive payments for residential solar installations through the Adjustable Block Pro...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $100 rebate

ComEd Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat. Helps manage energy use and reduce heating and cooli...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Elgin to repair, improve, or m...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to purchase, build, or modify a home to meet their disabi...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify a home they or a family member own. Covers modi...

Veterans
Up to $8,000 grant

Kane County Senior Home Repair Program

Emergency home repair grants for Kane County senior homeowners age 60 and older. Covers urgent health and safety repairs...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $150,000 for disaster repairs

Rebuild Illinois Disaster Recovery Program

State disaster recovery assistance activated after major federally declared disasters in Illinois. Provides grants for h...

Disaster
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federally funded HOME program administered by the City of Elgin provides forgivable loans for substantial rehabilitation...

Home Repair
Up to $100 rebate

Elgin Water Conservation Rebate Program

Rebates for water-efficient fixtures and appliances including high-efficiency toilets, rain barrels, and smart irrigatio...

Energy
Free snow removal service

Elgin Senior Snow Removal Assistance

Free snow removal service for Elgin residents age 65+ or disabled who live alone or with another qualifying person. City...

Seniors & Disability
50% cost share up to $150

Elgin Community Tree Planting Program

Cost-share program for planting parkway trees in Elgin. City provides approved tree species and plants it; resident pays...

Home Repair
Up to $500 rebate

ComEd Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station at your Elgin home. Available to all Co...

Energy
Varies by household size, income, and energy costs

Illinois LIHEAP

Helps low-income Illinois households pay heating bills and provides crisis assistance for energy emergencies. Includes t...

Energy

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Local help in Elgin, IL

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Frequently asked questions

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

The directory includes 28 possible-program records associated with Elgin, 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 Elgin classified?

Our classifier labels 19 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 6 as rebates in Elgin. 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 Elgin?

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.