Home Improvement Grants in Kankakee.

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

The Kankakee, IL directory shows 26 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 6 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 10 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
Grants16Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans2Forgiveness 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)

Free weatherization services for income-eligible households in Kankakee County. Services include insulation, air sealing...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

IHDA Single Family Rehabilitation Program

Provides low-interest or forgivable loans for major home repairs to income-eligible homeowners in Illinois. Loan may be ...

Home Repair
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Kankakee Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing forgivable loans for major home repairs to low- and moderate-income homeowners within Kank...

Home Repair
Up to $7,500 grant

Kankakee Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant for urgent home repairs posing immediate health or safety threats to very low-income owner-occupants in ...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Kankakee County Lead Hazard Reduction Program

Free lead-based paint hazard remediation for qualifying homes built before 1978 in Kankakee County with children under a...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 grant

Kankakee ADA Home Accessibility Grant

Grant program for ADA-compliant home modifications for low-income homeowners with disabilities in Kankakee. Covers ramps...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 rebate

Kankakee Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Rebate program for homeowners repairing or replacing private sewer laterals connecting to the city sewer system. Covers ...

Home Repair
Up to $2,000 in rebates

ComEd Home Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for ComEd customers in Kankakee who make energy-efficient home improvements. Includes rebates for insulation, ai...

Weatherization
Free energy upgrades

ComEd Income Qualified Efficiency Program

Free energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified ComEd customers in Kankakee. Includes free LED bulbs, smart power s...

Energy
Up to $1,500 in rebates

Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for Nicor Gas customers in Kankakee who install high-efficiency furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and programmab...

Weatherization
Free home energy assessment and upgrades

Nicor Gas Home Energy Savings Program

Free home energy assessment and installation of energy-saving measures for income-qualified Nicor Gas customers in Kanka...

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 Kankakee to repair or improve ...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their ac...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to modify a home to meet accessibility needs. Ve...

Veterans
Up to $10,000 grant

Illinois Senior Home Repair Assistance

Grant program for seniors (60+) in Illinois with moderate incomes to make critical home repairs. Program helps seniors a...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by system size

Illinois Shines Solar Renewable Energy Credits

Illinois Shines provides incentive payments for homeowners in Kankakee who install solar panels. Homeowners earn Solar R...

Solar/Renewable
Enhanced solar incentives for low-income households

Illinois Shines Adjustable Block Program - Low Income

Enhanced solar incentive program for income-qualified homeowners in Kankakee. Provides higher incentive rates than stand...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $8,000 rebate for heat pumps

Illinois Clean Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for income-qualified homeowners in Kankakee who install electric heat pumps. Part of federal Home Energy Rebate p...

Weatherization
Up to $14,000 in electrification rebates

Illinois Home Efficiency Electrification Rebate

Comprehensive whole-home electrification rebates for income-qualified homeowners in Kankakee. Covers up to $14,000 for c...

Weatherization
30% federal tax credit

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of solar panel and battery storage installation costs for homeowners in Kankakee. Can be...

Solar/Renewable
Varies by successful appeal

Kankakee County Property Tax Appeal Program

Homeowners in Kankakee County can appeal their property tax assessment if they believe it is too high. Successful appeal...

Property Tax Relief
$8,000 EAV reduction

Kankakee County Senior Homestead Exemption

Property tax reduction for homeowners age 65 and older in Kankakee County. Reduces Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) by $8,...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

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

The directory includes 24 possible-program records associated with Kankakee, 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 Kankakee classified?

Our classifier labels 16 records as grants, 2 as forgivable loans, and 5 as rebates in Kankakee. 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 Kankakee?

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.