Home Improvement Grants in McHenry.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for McHenry, IL. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The McHenry, IL directory shows 24 cataloged resources. Of those, 23 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 23 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 6 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 type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 16 | 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 | 4 | 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...
IHDA Emergency Home Repair Program
Provides emergency home repair grants to low-income homeowners in Illinois for critical health and safety issues. Covers...
Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program
Free weatherization services for income-eligible Illinois households to reduce energy costs and improve comfort. Include...
McHenry County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded rehabilitation program for low-income owner-occupied homes in unincorporated McHenry County. Provides forgiv...
Illinois Lead-Safe Homes Program
State-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where young children live or visit...
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Furnace Rebate
Rebates for qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnaces installed by Nicor Gas customers. Rebate amounts vary by fur...
Nicor Gas Smart Thermostat Rebate
Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat to optimize natural gas heating efficiency. Must be N...
Nicor Gas Water Heater Rebate
Rebates for high-efficiency natural gas water heaters including tankless and storage models. Rebate amounts vary based o...
ComEd Smart Thermostat Discount
Instant discounts on qualifying smart thermostats through ComEd's online marketplace. Helps reduce electricity usage for...
ComEd Central Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Rebate
Rebates for installing high-efficiency central air conditioning systems and electric heat pumps. Rebate amounts vary by ...
ComEd LED Lighting Discount Program
Instant discounts on ENERGY STAR certified LED light bulbs and fixtures at participating retailers throughout the ComEd ...
Illinois Shines Solar Incentive Program
State solar renewable energy credit program that provides upfront incentives for installing solar panels on residential ...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
Low-interest loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair or improve homes to make t...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabil...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities (blindness or loss of use of hands) to adapt their resid...
Illinois Home Accessibility Program
Provides funding for home modifications to assist persons with permanent disabilities to live independently. Covers ramp...
McHenry County Home Accessibility Grant
County-funded grants for low-income homeowners to make accessibility modifications for household members with disabiliti...
Senior Citizens Home Repair Program
Emergency repair assistance for senior homeowners (age 60+) in McHenry County with limited income. Covers minor repairs ...
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Helps low-income Illinois households pay for home energy bills (gas and electric). Also provides emergency assistance fo...
Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)
Ongoing utility payment assistance for very-low-income Illinois households. Participants pay a percentage of their incom...
McHenry County Septic System Repair Assistance
Provides financial assistance to income-eligible homeowners in McHenry County for repair or replacement of failing septi...
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