Home Improvement Grants in Park Ridge.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Park Ridge, IL, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Park Ridge, IL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 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
Grants20Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded 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 $8,000 in weatherization services

Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program providing free energy efficiency upgrades to income-eligible households in Illin...

Weatherization
Up to $30,000 grant

IHDA Access Home Modification Grant

Provides grants up to $30,000 for accessibility modifications to homes occupied by persons with disabilities in Illinois...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant

IHDA Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repair grants for low-income homeowners in Illinois facing health and safety hazards. Covers cri...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Cook County Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard testing and remediation for Cook County homes built before 1978 with child...

Home Repair
Up to $2,500 in rebates

ComEd Home Efficiency Rebate Program

ComEd rebates for comprehensive home energy efficiency improvements including insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, and...

Weatherization
Up to $100 rebate

ComEd Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate of up to $100 on purchase of qualifying ENERGY STAR smart thermostats through ComEd's online marketplace ...

Energy
Up to $800 rebate

Nicor Gas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate

Rebate for purchase and installation of high-efficiency natural gas furnace (95% AFUE or higher) by Nicor Gas customers ...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Nicor Gas Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for installation of high-efficiency natural gas water heaters including tankless and storage models with Energy ...

Energy
Up to $1,750 rebate

ComEd Electric Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for installation of qualifying ENERGY STAR electric air-source heat pumps and geothermal heat pumps. Rebate amou...

Energy
100% solar installation cost covered

Illinois Solar for All

Provides free or low-cost solar panel installation for income-eligible Illinois households at or below 80% AMI. Program ...

Solar/Renewable
Varies by system size

Illinois Adjustable Block Solar Incentive

State incentive program providing upfront payments for solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) generated by new residenti...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $15,000 grant

Cook County Senior Home Repair Grant

Provides home repair grants up to $15,000 for Cook County senior homeowners age 62+ with income at or below 80% AMI. Cov...

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

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Provides grants to veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their ac...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Provides grants to veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt an existing home for accessibility. Ava...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Provides grants to very low-income homeowners age 62+ in USDA-eligible rural areas to repair or remove health and safety...

Home Repair
Freeze on assessed value

Illinois Senior Citizens Property Tax Assessment Freeze

Freezes property tax assessed value for Cook County homeowners age 65+ with total household income of $65,000 or less. P...

Property Tax Relief
Annual exemption on assessed value

Cook County Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption

Reduces property taxes for Cook County homeowners age 65+ by providing an additional exemption on top of the standard ho...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $2,500 state tax credit

Illinois Residential Accessibility Tax Credit

Provides a state income tax credit for 50% of accessibility modification expenses up to $5,000 in costs (maximum $2,500 ...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Cook County HOME Investment Partnership

Federally funded HOME program providing forgivable loans up to $35,000 for major home repairs and rehabilitation for low...

Home Repair
Free comprehensive weatherization

ComEd Income Qualified Weatherization Program

Provides free comprehensive home energy efficiency upgrades for income-eligible ComEd customers at or below 80% AMI. Inc...

Weatherization
Free weatherization services

Nicor Gas Income Qualified Weatherization

Free home energy efficiency services for income-eligible Nicor Gas customers including furnace repair/replacement, water...

Weatherization
Up to 90% discount on LEDs

ComEd Discounted LED Bulbs Program

Instant discounts on ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs at participating retailers throughout ComEd service territory. Disc...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Park Ridge, IL?

26 programs are currently listed for Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge, 20 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Park Ridge?

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.