Home Improvement Grants in Wilmette.

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

The Wilmette, IL directory shows 27 cataloged resources. Of those, 26 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 26 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 8 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 15 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 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 $50,000 loan

IHDA Single Family Rehabilitation Loan

Low-interest rehabilitation loan for owner-occupied single-family homes in Illinois. Funds can be used for major repairs...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing free weatherization services to income-eligible households. Services include insulati...

Weatherization
Free lead inspection and abatement

Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State-funded program providing free lead testing, risk assessment, and abatement services for homes with children under ...

Home Repair
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Cook County Home Repair Program

CDBG-funded home repair program for owner-occupied homes in Cook County suburbs. Provides forgivable loans for critical ...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Cook County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency grant for immediate health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes. Available to very low-income homeowners...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Wilmette Accessibility Modification Program

Grant program for accessibility modifications in owner-occupied homes. Funds wheelchair ramps, bathroom modifications, w...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 rebate

Wilmette Sewer Lateral Replacement Program

Cost-share program to assist homeowners with replacement or repair of private sewer laterals. The Village reimburses up ...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 grant

Wilmette Senior Home Repair Program

Grant program specifically for senior homeowners (age 62+) to address critical health and safety repairs. Covers emergen...

Seniors & Disability
Free assessment plus up to $450 in products

ComEd Home Energy Assessment

Free in-home energy assessment for ComEd customers. Includes installation of energy-saving products such as LED bulbs, s...

Energy
Up to $150 per appliance

ComEd Appliance Rebates

Rebates for purchasing energy-efficient appliances including ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidi...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

ComEd Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat. Smart thermostats can reduce heating and cooling cos...

Energy
Up to $600 rebate

ComEd Central AC and Furnace Rebates

Rebates for installing high-efficiency central air conditioning and furnace systems. Must meet ENERGY STAR standards. Re...

Energy
Up to $700 rebate

Nicor Gas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified high-efficiency natural gas furnaces (95% AFUE or higher). Includes rebates ...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

Nicor Gas High-Efficiency Boiler Rebate

Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified high-efficiency natural gas boilers (95% AFUE or higher). Higher rebates ava...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Nicor Gas Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for installing high-efficiency natural gas water heaters, including tankless models. Tankless water heaters qual...

Energy
Up to $1,000 rebate

Nicor Gas Home Insulation Rebate

Rebate for adding insulation to attics, walls, or basements in existing homes. Requires a pre- and post-project assessme...

Weatherization
Varies by system size, typically $8,000-$15,000

Illinois Shines Solar Incentive Program

State incentive program for residential solar panel installation. Provides upfront incentive payments for solar energy s...

Solar/Renewable
Ongoing SREC payments

ComEd Solar Renewable Energy Credits

Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) program for ComEd customers with solar installations. Earn credits for electricit...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Very low-interest loans for very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes in eligible rural ar...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants for very low-income homeowners age 62+ to remove health and safety hazards in eligible rural areas. Can be combin...

Seniors & Disability
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 adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabili...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home they reside in. Smaller g...

Veterans
Property tax savings vary

Cook County Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze

Freezes property assessments at current year levels for qualifying seniors age 65+ with household income under $65,000. ...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

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

The directory includes 26 possible-program records associated with Wilmette, 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 Wilmette classified?

Our classifier labels 16 records as grants, 1 as forgivable loans, and 7 as rebates in Wilmette. 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 Wilmette?

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.