Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program
Illinois DCEO offers grants to local governments to rehabilitate single-family homes for low-to-moderate income residents, focusing on safety, health, and energy efficiency improvements.
Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Due Dates: May 4, 2026 (Application opens) | August 27, 2026 (Applications due by 5:00 PM)
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$800,000 per award; up to $15,000,000 total program funding; typical project period ~2 years
Summary: Supports local governments in Illinois to rehabilitate single-family, owner-occupied homes for low-to-moderate income residents, improving housing quality and neighborhood stability.
Key Information: Only non-entitlement local governments may apply; mandatory technical assistance session on May 7, 2026.
Description
This program provides competitive grants to eligible local governments in Illinois to support the rehabilitation of single-family, owner-occupied residential properties for low-to-moderate income households. The goal is to address structural deficiencies, health hazards, code violations, and improve energy efficiency, thereby enhancing safety and living conditions and promoting neighborhood revitalization. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
