Home Improvement Grants in Quincy.

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

As of June 2026, 22 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Quincy, IL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 3 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 9 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
Grants14Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans3Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates3Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Showing 22 programs
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)

Free weatherization services including insulation, air sealing, furnace repair or replacement, and energy audits for inc...

Weatherization
Up to $25,000 for accessibility modifications

IHDA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides low-interest loans for home modifications that improve accessibility for residents with disabilities. Covers ra...

Seniors & Disability
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

City of Quincy Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs in Quincy for low-income homeowners. Loan is forgiven after 5 years o...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 emergency repair grant

Quincy Emergency Home Repair Program

Grant program for emergency home repairs posing immediate health or safety threats to very low-income homeowners in Quin...

Emergency
Free lead hazard removal

Quincy Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control

HUD-funded program to identify and remove lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes with children under age 6 in Adams ...

Home Repair
Up to $1,200 rebate

Ameren Illinois HVAC Rebate Program

Rebates for Ameren Illinois electric customers who install energy-efficient central air conditioners, heat pumps, or sma...

Energy
Up to $500 in rebates

Ameren Illinois Home Weatherization Rebates

Rebates for Ameren Illinois customers who improve home insulation and air sealing. Covers attic, wall, and basement insu...

Weatherization
Free energy efficiency upgrades

Ameren Illinois Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency Program

No-cost energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified Ameren Illinois customers including LED bulbs, weatherstripping,...

Energy
Varies by system size, average $15,000

Illinois Shines Solar Incentive Program

Illinois Shines provides upfront incentives for residential solar panel installations via Renewable Energy Credits (RECs...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant

USDA program offering low-interest loans (up to $27,500, 1% interest) and grants (up to $10,000 for seniors 62+) to very...

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 meet accessibility needs. ...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities (blindness or loss of use of both hands) to adapt a home....

Veterans
Up to $8,000 forgivable loan

Quincy Sewer Lateral Assistance Program

Forgivable loan program to help Quincy homeowners repair or replace failing private sewer lateral lines. Loan is forgive...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 down payment assistance

Illinois Dream Fund Down Payment Assistance

Forgivable loan to assist first-time homebuyers with down payment and closing costs in Illinois. Loan is forgiven after ...

Homebuyer
Up to $15,000 matching grant

Quincy Historic Preservation Grant Program

Matching grant for exterior improvements to historic properties in Quincy's designated historic districts. Covers facade...

Historic
Defers property taxes until sale or transfer

Illinois Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral

Illinois program allowing qualifying seniors (65+) to defer property taxes on their primary residence. Deferred taxes ac...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $2,500 for heat pump installation

Ameren Illinois Heat Pump Rebate

Enhanced rebates for Ameren Illinois customers who install high-efficiency air-source or geothermal heat pumps. Rebate a...

Energy
Free or low-cost solar installation

Illinois Solar for All

Income-qualified solar program providing free or deeply discounted solar panel installations to low-income households in...

Solar/Renewable

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Quincy, IL?

22 programs are currently listed for Quincy, 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 Quincy 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 Quincy, 14 programs do not require repayment, 3 are forgivable loans, and 3 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Quincy?

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.