Illinois Accessibility Modification Grant

Illinois Housing Development Authority

Waitlist Senior & Disability

About This Program

Provides grants to modify homes for accessibility for persons with disabilities or seniors aging in place. Funds can be used for ramps, widened doorways, accessible bathrooms, and other ADA-compliant modifications.

Grant amount based on scope of accessibility modifications needed

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

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

Key Details

  • Up to $20,000 for accessibility modifications
  • Income at or below 120% AMI
  • Must have permanent disability or be senior
  • Covers ramps, bathroom mods, door widening
  • Currently waitlisted

How to Apply

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(800) 942-8439

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Applications currently waitlisted, check for reopening

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