Home Improvement Grants in Matteson.

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As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Matteson, IL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 6 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 12 require no income limit.

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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
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Matteson CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides major home repairs for low-income owner-occupied homes in Matteson. Loan is forgiven after 5 years of continued...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Matteson Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency repairs for health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes. Priority given to seniors and persons ...

Emergency
Up to $15,000 grant

Matteson ADA/Accessibility Modification Grant

Provides grants for accessibility modifications including ramps, bathroom grab bars, widened doorways, and stair lifts f...

Seniors & Disability
Free lead hazard removal

Cook County Lead Abatement Program

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard testing and abatement for homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or...

Home Repair
Up to $8,000 in weatherization improvements

Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Free weatherization services including insulation, air sealing, furnace repair/replacement, and energy efficiency improv...

Weatherization
Free lead testing and abatement

Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State-funded lead poisoning prevention program providing free blood lead testing for children, home inspections, and cas...

Home Repair
Up to $50,000 loan at 1% interest

IHDA Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program

Low-interest rehabilitation loans for owner-occupied homes in Illinois. Fixed 1% interest rate with up to 20-year repaym...

Home Repair
Free assessment plus instant rebates

ComEd Home Energy Assessment

Free in-home energy assessment with instant energy-saving products installed during visit including LED bulbs, smart pow...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

ComEd Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing qualifying smart thermostats. Approved models include Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell, and ...

Energy
Up to $150 rebate

ComEd HVAC Equipment Rebate

Rebates for installing high-efficiency central air conditioners and heat pumps. Equipment must meet ENERGY STAR certific...

Energy
Free energy efficiency upgrades

ComEd Income-Qualified Efficiency Program

Free comprehensive energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified customers including air sealing, insulation, LED ...

Energy
Up to $1,200 rebate

Nicor Gas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for installing high-efficiency natural gas furnaces. Furnace must be 95% AFUE or higher. Rebate amount varies by ...

Energy
Up to $700 rebate

Nicor Gas Water Heater Rebate

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

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Nicor Gas Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for purchasing and installing qualifying smart or Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats that control natural gas heating equi...

Energy
Free energy efficiency upgrades

Nicor Gas Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency

Free natural gas energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified customers including furnace repair/replacement, pro...

Energy
Free or discounted solar installation

Illinois Solar for All Program

Provides incentives for income-qualified households to adopt solar energy including free or low-cost rooftop solar insta...

Solar/Renewable
30% of solar system cost

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing a residential solar energy system. Credit applies to solar pan...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant & Loan

Provides grants up to $10,000 and loans up to $20,000 for very low-income homeowners age 62+ to repair, improve, or mode...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to accommodate their disability. Co...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home where they will reside. Covers a...

Veterans
Up to $15,000 grant

Cook County Senior Home Repair Grant

Provides home repair grants for senior homeowners age 62+ in Cook County suburbs. Covers critical repairs including roof...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $7,500 forgivable loan

Matteson Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Provides assistance for repairing or replacing damaged sewer lateral lines from the home to the public sewer main. Loan ...

Home Repair

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