Home Improvement Grants in Oak Lawn.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Oak Lawn, IL. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Oak Lawn, 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 7 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 | 16 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 3 | 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...
Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded program providing free energy efficiency improvements to income-qualified Illinois households. Services...
IHDA Accessibility Modification Program
Forgivable loans for accessibility modifications to homes occupied by persons with disabilities. Improvements can includ...
Cook County Sewer Repair Grant Program
Grant assistance for owner-occupied homes requiring sewer lateral repairs or water service line replacements in Cook Cou...
ComEd Home Energy Efficiency Rebates
Rebates for energy-efficient upgrades including insulation, air sealing, HVAC systems, smart thermostats, and LED lighti...
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Rebates
Rebates for high-efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and smart thermostats. Available to all Nicor ...
ComEd Income Qualified Program
Free whole-home energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified ComEd customers. Services include LED bulbs, refrigerato...
Illinois Shines Solar Incentive Program
Illinois Shines provides upfront incentives for residential solar installations. Income-qualified households receive enh...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program
Low-interest loans and grants for very low-income homeowners age 62+ to repair or improve their homes. Grants up to $10,...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their accessibil...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for accessibility. Available for veteran...
IHDA HOME Repair Program
Federal HOME Investment Partnership funds for comprehensive home rehabilitation for low-income owner-occupied households...
Oak Lawn Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded comprehensive home rehabilitation for low-income owner-occupied homes in Oak Lawn. Covers major systems, str...
Oak Lawn Senior Home Repair Grant
Grant program for Oak Lawn homeowners age 65+ to address minor home repairs and safety improvements. Helps seniors age i...
Oak Lawn Accessibility Modification Grant
Grant for home accessibility modifications for Oak Lawn residents with disabilities. Covers wheelchair ramps, grab bars,...
Oak Lawn Emergency Water Heater Replacement
Emergency grant for water heater replacement when existing unit fails and poses health/safety risk. Available to low-inc...
Oak Lawn Foundation and Structural Repair Loan
Deferred-payment loan for major foundation and structural repairs to Oak Lawn owner-occupied homes. No monthly payment r...
Illinois Lead-Safe Homes Program
State-funded lead hazard reduction for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Free lead inspection, risk ass...
Illinois Heat Pump Rebate Program
Rebates for installation of electric heat pumps in Illinois homes. Enhanced rebates for income-qualified households. Sta...
ComEd Residential EV Charger Rebate
Rebate for installation of Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment at single-family homes. Available to all ComEd cu...
Cook County Energy Savers Program
Free or low-cost energy efficiency upgrades for Cook County homeowners. Includes home energy assessment, air sealing, in...
Illinois Disaster Recovery Program
State assistance for home repair and rebuilding after federally declared disasters. Activated only after FEMA disaster d...
Illinois Senior Citizens Property Tax Freeze
Illinois Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption freezes property taxes for qualifying seniors age 65+ wit...
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