• Illinois Affiliates of Habitat for Humanity - through volunteer labor, builds and rehabilitates houses for families in need
• Veterans Affairs Regional Loan Center - loans and grants to qualifying veterans to adapt existing dwelling to meet specific needs
• USDA Rural Development Office - home improvement loans and grants to low-income homeowners in rural areas

Programs by City/Town

• Some communities in Illinois use HUD funds to provide home improvement assistance to local homeowners.
• HUD provides money to the State of Illinois, which the state passes through to some smaller communities that use it for housing rehabilitation. Check with the Illinois Housing Development Authority to find out if these resources are available in your community.

Other Local Resources

• Find your local Better Business Bureau - check out Illinois contractors before starting home repairs
• Always be on the alert for home repair and remodeling scams. Be an informed consumer. If you have been a victim of a scam, you may file a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General.