Home Improvement Grants in Wilmette.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Wilmette, IL. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Wilmette, IL directory shows 23 cataloged resources. Of those, 22 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 22 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 7 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 13 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 type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 12 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 1 | 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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IHDA Single Family Rehabilitation Loan
Low-interest rehabilitation loan for owner-occupied single-family homes in Illinois. Funds can be used for major repairs...
Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally funded program providing free weatherization services to income-eligible households. Services include insulati...
Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
State-funded program providing free lead testing, risk assessment, and abatement services for homes with children under ...
Cook County Home Repair Program
CDBG-funded home repair program for owner-occupied homes in Cook County suburbs. Provides forgivable loans for critical ...
Cook County Emergency Home Repair Grant
Emergency grant for immediate health and safety hazards in owner-occupied homes. Available to very low-income homeowners...
Wilmette Accessibility Modification Program
Grant program for accessibility modifications in owner-occupied homes. Funds wheelchair ramps, bathroom modifications, w...
Wilmette Sewer Lateral Replacement Program
Cost-share program to assist homeowners with replacement or repair of private sewer laterals. The Village reimburses up ...
Wilmette Senior Home Repair Program
Grant program specifically for senior homeowners (age 62+) to address critical health and safety repairs. Covers emergen...
ComEd Home Energy Assessment
Free in-home energy assessment for ComEd customers. Includes installation of energy-saving products such as LED bulbs, s...
ComEd Appliance Rebates
Rebates for purchasing energy-efficient appliances including ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidi...
ComEd Smart Thermostat Rebate
Rebate for purchasing and installing a qualifying smart thermostat. Smart thermostats can reduce heating and cooling cos...
ComEd Central AC and Furnace Rebates
Rebates for installing high-efficiency central air conditioning and furnace systems. Must meet ENERGY STAR standards. Re...
Nicor Gas High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate
Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified high-efficiency natural gas furnaces (95% AFUE or higher). Includes rebates ...
Nicor Gas High-Efficiency Boiler Rebate
Rebate for installing ENERGY STAR certified high-efficiency natural gas boilers (95% AFUE or higher). Higher rebates ava...
Nicor Gas Water Heater Rebate
Rebates for installing high-efficiency natural gas water heaters, including tankless models. Tankless water heaters qual...
Nicor Gas Home Insulation Rebate
Rebate for adding insulation to attics, walls, or basements in existing homes. Requires a pre- and post-project assessme...
Illinois Shines Solar Incentive Program
State incentive program for residential solar panel installation. Provides upfront incentive payments for solar energy s... Each program administrator alone decides its combination rules. The Grant Map has not verified those rules.
ComEd Solar Renewable Energy Credits
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) program for ComEd customers with solar installations. Earn credits for electricit...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan
Very low-interest loans for very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes in eligible rural ar...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant
Grants for very low-income homeowners age 62+ to remove health and safety hazards in eligible rural areas. Can be combin... Each program administrator alone decides its combination rules. The Grant Map has not verified those rules.
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabili...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a family member's home they reside in. Smaller g...
Cook County Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze
Freezes property assessments at current year levels for qualifying seniors age 65+ with household income under $65,000. ...
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