Home Improvement Grants in Rockford.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Rockford, IL. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Rockford, IL directory shows 30 cataloged resources. Of those, 30 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 30 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 8 senior-related records, 3 veteran-related records, and 14 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
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| Funding type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 20 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 2 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 7 | Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timing | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
HMGP provides funding after a presidentially declared disaster to help communities reduce future disaster losses. Homeow...
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...
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...
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...
Rockford Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program
CDBG-funded forgivable loan for major home repairs for owner-occupied households in Rockford with income at or below 80%...
Rockford Emergency Home Repair Grant
Emergency home repair grant for owner-occupied households at or below 50% AMI facing urgent health and safety hazards. C...
Rockford Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program
HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in Rockford homes built before 1978 with children under 6. Service...
Rockford Home Accessibility Modification Program
CDBG-funded grant for accessibility modifications including ramps, widened doorways, grab bars, accessible bathrooms, an...
Rockford Residential Sewer Lateral Repair Program
City grant program to assist low-income homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing private sewer lateral lines. ...
Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program (Rockford)
State-funded weatherization services including insulation, air sealing, furnace repair/replacement, and window upgrades ...
Illinois Department of Public Health Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
State program providing free lead testing for children and follow-up environmental investigation and remediation service...
Illinois Housing Accessibility Grant Program
State grant for accessibility modifications for persons with disabilities, including ramps, lifts, accessible bathrooms,...
ComEd Home Energy Assessment
Free in-home energy assessment with instant installation of LED bulbs, smart power strips, faucet aerators, and low-flow...
ComEd Smart Thermostat Rebate
Rebate for purchase and installation of eligible ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats. ComEd customers can receive up...
ComEd Central Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Rebate
Rebate for installation of ENERGY STAR certified central air conditioning systems or air-source heat pumps. Rebate amoun...
ComEd Appliance Recycling Program
ComEd will pick up and recycle your old working refrigerator, freezer, or room air conditioner and pay you $50-75 per un...
Nicor Gas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate
Rebate for installation of ENERGY STAR certified natural gas furnaces. Rebate amounts range from $350 to $750 based on A...
Nicor Gas Water Heater Rebate
Rebate for installation of high-efficiency natural gas water heaters, including tankless and storage models. Rebate amou...
Nicor Gas Smart Thermostat Rebate
Rebate for purchase and installation of qualifying smart thermostats that control natural gas heating systems. Eligible ...
Nicor Gas Home Insulation Rebate
Rebate for adding insulation and air sealing to improve home energy efficiency. Eligible improvements include attic insu...
Illinois Shines Solar Incentive Program
Illinois Shines provides upfront incentives for residential solar installations through Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)....
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
USDA program offering low-interest loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners in eligib...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to construct an adapted home or modify an existing hom...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Eligible for v...
Illinois Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral
Illinois program allowing homeowners age 65+ with household income under $65,000 to defer all or part of property tax in...
Rockford HOME Investment Partnerships Program
HUD HOME-funded comprehensive rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes in Rockford. Assists low-income homeowners with ma...
Rockford Senior Home Repair Program
City grant program specifically for homeowners age 62 and older with income at or below 80% AMI. Covers minor to moderat...
Rebuilding Together Rockford
Nonprofit providing free critical home repairs for low-income homeowners who are elderly, disabled, veterans, or familie...
Illinois Solar for All Income-Qualified Program
Illinois Solar for All provides enhanced solar incentives for income-qualified households at or below 80% AMI, covering ...
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Rockford
Federal LIHEAP program administered by Illinois provides one-time annual energy assistance grants to help low-income hou...
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