Home Improvement Grants in Northbrook.

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

The Northbrook, 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 14 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
Grants15Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans1Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates7Eligible 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 $15,000 grant

Illinois Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program

State-funded program to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in owner-occupied homes built before 1978. Priority given to ...

Home Repair
Up to $20,000

Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by the state to reduce energy costs for low-income households. Prov...

Weatherization
Up to $35,000 low-interest loan

IHDA Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest loans for owner-occupants to repair and improve their homes. Interest rates as low as 3% for qualified borr...

Home Repair
Up to $1,000 in rebates

ComEd Home Energy Savings Program

Rebates for ComEd customers who purchase qualifying energy-efficient equipment including smart thermostats, LED lighting...

Energy
Free energy upgrades

ComEd Income Qualified Energy Efficiency Program

Free energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified ComEd customers including LED bulbs, faucet aerators, weatherstripp...

Energy
Up to $900 rebate

Nicor Gas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebates for Nicor Gas customers who install ENERGY STAR-certified high-efficiency furnaces with AFUE ratings of 95% or h...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

Nicor Gas High-Efficiency Boiler Rebate

Rebates for Nicor Gas customers who install ENERGY STAR-certified condensing boilers with AFUE ratings of 90% or higher....

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Nicor Gas Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for high-efficiency natural gas water heaters including tankless models and ENERGY STAR-certified storage water ...

Energy
$100 rebate

Nicor Gas Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for Nicor Gas customers who purchase and install qualifying ENERGY STAR-certified smart or Wi-Fi thermostats. The...

Energy
Up to $600 rebate

Nicor Gas Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates for insulation improvements including attic, wall, and basement insulation installed by qualified contractors. R...

Weatherization
Up to $1,500 rebate

ComEd Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for ComEd customers who install qualifying electric heat pumps including air-source and ductless mini-split syst...

Energy
Up to $10,000 grant

Cook County Senior Home Repair Grant

Emergency and critical home repair grants for Cook County seniors age 62+ who own and occupy their homes. Covers repairs...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

Cook County Accessible Home Modification Program

Grants for accessibility modifications in owner-occupied homes for residents with disabilities. Covers wheelchair ramps,...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by system size

Illinois Shines Solar Incentive Program

Incentive payments for homeowners who install qualifying solar photovoltaic systems. Payment rates vary by system size a...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $7,500 tax credit

Illinois Residential Solar Energy Tax Credit

Illinois state income tax credit equal to 30% of solar system installation costs, up to $7,500. Credit can be claimed fo...

Solar/Renewable
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 to repair, improve, or modernize th...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grants for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, remodel, or purchase an adapted home....

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for eligible veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home in which they w...

Veterans
Forgivable loan up to $50,000

Cook County HOME Rehabilitation Program

Forgivable loans for major home repairs in Cook County suburban areas for low-income homeowners. Loan is forgiven after ...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 forgivable loan

Northbrook Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Forgivable loans to help Northbrook homeowners repair or replace private sewer laterals from the home to the public main...

Home Repair
Up to $3,000 emergency grant

Northbrook Emergency Heating Repair Program

Emergency grants for low-income Northbrook homeowners facing furnace failure during winter months. Priority given to hou...

Emergency
Reduces taxable value

Cook County Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for Cook County homeowners age 65 or older during the tax year. Reduces the equalized assessed va...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Our classifier labels 15 records as grants, 1 as forgivable loans, and 7 as rebates in Northbrook. 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 Northbrook?

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.