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 22 cataloged resources. Of those, 20 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 20 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 6 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 6 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
Grants12Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans3Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates4Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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Up to $20,000

Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program providing free energy efficiency improvements to income-qualified Illinois households. Services...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000 forgivable loan

IHDA Accessibility Modification Program

Forgivable loans for accessibility modifications to homes occupied by persons with disabilities. Improvements can includ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

Cook County Sewer Repair Grant Program

Grant assistance for owner-occupied homes requiring sewer lateral repairs or water service line replacements in Cook Cou...

Home Repair
Up to $3,500 in rebates

ComEd Home Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for energy-efficient upgrades including insulation, air sealing, HVAC systems, smart thermostats, and LED lighti...

Energy
Up to $2,000 in rebates

Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebates for high-efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and smart thermostats. Available to all Nicor ...

Energy
Free energy efficiency upgrades

ComEd Income Qualified Program

Free whole-home energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified ComEd customers. Services include LED bulbs, refrigerato...

Weatherization
30-50% of system cost covered

Illinois Shines Solar Incentive Program

Illinois Shines provides upfront incentives for residential solar installations. Income-qualified households receive enh... Each program administrator alone decides its combination rules. The Grant Map has not verified those rules.

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

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,...

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

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...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for accessibility. Available for veteran...

Veterans
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

IHDA HOME Repair Program

Federal HOME Investment Partnership funds for comprehensive home rehabilitation for low-income owner-occupied households...

Home Repair
Up to $30,000 forgivable loan

Oak Lawn Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded comprehensive home rehabilitation for low-income owner-occupied homes in Oak Lawn. Covers major systems, str...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

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...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $15,000 grant

Oak Lawn Accessibility Modification Grant

Grant for home accessibility modifications for Oak Lawn residents with disabilities. Covers wheelchair ramps, grab bars,...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $1,500 grant

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...

Emergency
Up to $35,000 deferred loan

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...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard remediation

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...

Home Repair
Up to $4,000 rebate

Illinois Heat Pump Rebate Program

Rebates for installation of electric heat pumps in Illinois homes. Enhanced rebates for income-qualified households. Sta... Each program administrator alone decides its combination rules. The Grant Map has not verified those rules.

Energy
Up to $500 rebate

ComEd Residential EV Charger Rebate

Rebate for installation of Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment at single-family homes. Available to all ComEd cu...

Energy
Up to $5,000 in upgrades

Cook County Energy Savers Program

Free or low-cost energy efficiency upgrades for Cook County homeowners. Includes home energy assessment, air sealing, in...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000 for disaster repairs

Illinois Disaster Recovery Program

State assistance for home repair and rebuilding after federally declared disasters. Activated only after FEMA disaster d...

Disaster
Freeze property tax increases

Illinois Senior Citizens Property Tax Freeze

Illinois Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption freezes property taxes for qualifying seniors age 65+ wit...

Property Tax Relief

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Frequently asked questions

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

The directory includes 20 possible-program records associated with Oak Lawn, including Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), IHDA Accessibility Modification Program, Cook County Sewer Repair Grant Program. Inclusion does not confirm current availability or eligibility.

How are the assistance records for Oak Lawn classified?

Our classifier labels 12 records as grants, 3 as forgivable loans, and 4 as rebates in Oak Lawn. 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 Oak Lawn?

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.