Home Improvement Grants in Batavia.

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As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Batavia, IL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 3 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 13 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants15Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates6Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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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)

State-funded weatherization program providing free energy efficiency improvements to income-qualified households. Servic...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

Illinois Housing Accessibility Program

Provides low-interest forgivable loans to Illinois homeowners for accessibility modifications to accommodate persons wit...

Seniors & Disability
Forgivable loan up to $35,000

Kane County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan program for major home repairs for income-qualified homeowners in unincorporated Kane County...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Batavia Senior Home Repair Grant

City-funded grant program to assist Batavia seniors aged 62 and older with critical home repairs. Priority given to heal...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $2,500 in rebates

ComEd Home Energy Efficiency Rebates

ComEd rebates for energy efficiency upgrades including insulation, air sealing, HVAC tune-ups, and smart thermostats. Av...

Energy
Up to $1,500 in rebates

Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Rebates

Nicor Gas rebates for high-efficiency natural gas equipment including furnaces, boilers, and water heaters. Available to...

Energy
Free lead hazard removal

Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State-funded lead hazard removal for homes built before 1978 where a child under age 6 resides or regularly visits. Serv...

Home Repair
Free energy efficiency upgrades

ComEd Income Qualified Program

Free comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified ComEd customers including LED lighting, refrigerator ...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas near Batavia to repair, improve, or moderni...

Home Repair
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 in which they reside. Cov...

Veterans
Up to $6,000 emergency grant

Batavia Emergency Furnace Repair Grant

Emergency grant program for furnace repair or replacement during heating season for low-income Batavia homeowners. Prior...

Emergency
Forgivable loan up to $5,000

Batavia Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Forgivable loan program to assist Batavia homeowners with repair or replacement of private sewer laterals. Loan forgiven...

Home Repair
Up to $15,000 matching grant

Batavia Historic Rehabilitation Grant

Matching grant for exterior rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in Batavia's historic districts or designated landmar...

Historic
Incentive varies by system size

Illinois Shines Solar Incentive Program

State-backed solar incentive program providing upfront rebates for residential solar installations. Higher incentives av...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $1,000 rebate

ComEd Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate

Rebate for ComEd residential customers who install Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment at their Batavia home. Hi...

Energy
Up to $10,000 tax credit

Illinois Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

Illinois state tax credit for residential renewable energy systems including solar, wind, and geothermal. Credit equals ...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $5,000 tax credit

Illinois Accessibility Tax Credit for Homeowners

Illinois state tax credit for home accessibility improvements to accommodate persons with disabilities. Credit equals 50...

Seniors & Disability
Free furnace replacement and weatherization

Nicor Gas Income Qualified Efficiency Program

Free furnace replacement and comprehensive weatherization services for income-qualified Nicor Gas customers. Program inc...

Weatherization
Up to $100 rebate

ComEd Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying smart thermostats. Available to all ComEd residential custome...

Energy
Up to $4,000 rebate

Illinois Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebate for installation of electric air-source heat pumps in Batavia homes. Higher rebates available for higher efficien...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Batavia, IL?

25 programs are currently listed for Batavia, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes.

Do home improvement grants in Batavia have to be repaid?

Grants do not have to be repaid. Forgivable loans are forgiven over a residency period, and rebates refund your money after the purchase. In Batavia, 15 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 6 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Batavia?

Every program listing carries the official application link and phone number for the administering agency. Homeowners apply directly with that agency; there is no middleman and no fee.