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Critical Housing Repair | Habitat for Humanity of Marion County

Offers the Critical Housing Repair program, which allow families or individuals who live in and own their home, the chance to apply for potential home repairs. When HFH prepares for a new CHR project, an open application process begins. Candidates will be selected following equal housing guidelines and based on the following criteria: need for adequate shelter, willingness to partner, meet the financial guidelines, and live in Marion County.

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Aging in Place Services | HomeWoven

Free home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners age 60 and over. Services include plumbing, electrical, roofs, gutters, flooring, grab bars, handrails, ramps, tub/shower modifications and other critical repairs.

Work is done by staff, volunteers and trade professionals.

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Home Repair and Accessibility Program | Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency

Provides home rehabilitation assistance for single family homeowner occupied residents when grant funding is available through IDHA. Mobile homes are not eligible for this program. Each application is seen on a case by case basis. Measures will be done based on needs identified in the home inspection/assessment. The focus is on code, health, safety, and lead paint issues first. Grants are for a 2 year period.

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Furnace Repair Program | IMPACT Community Action Partnership

Provided at no cost if furnace is malfunctioning. Income must be at or below 200% of poverty guidelines. Applicant must be a county resident and homeowner. Applications are accepted on a year round basis but funding is limited.

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A Brush With Kindness | Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley

Offers exterior home maintenance assistance for low-income families, elderly, and individuals with disabilities who are struggling to maintain their home's exterior. The scope of projects through this program is limited to exterior painting, light landscaping, and yard cleanup.

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Community Response Central Navigation | Dawson County Family Partners

Connects youth and families with resources and support.

Navigators are able to “fill gaps” for families by connecting them with local resources and/or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing community supports for youth and families.

Coordinates existing resources and matches participants with resources to solve an immediate need.

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Cancer Support Services | Your Team Cancer Foundation

Volunteers help with a variety of needs for individuals and families dealing with cancer.  Sample tasks may include lawn service, snow removal, housekeeping, companionship, shopping, household repairs, health care billing, legal advice, and computer assistance.

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Home Repair Services | Aging Services Inc.

Offers home maintenance repairs for elderly homeowners. Including, but not limited to snow removal, lawn mowing, small home repairs, roof repairs, carpentry/electrical/plumbing projects and wheel chair ramps.

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Home Preservation Program | Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity

Offers affordable home repair services for low-income homeowners, allowing them to get work done now and pay for it later – sometimes years down the line. Homeowners are invited to apply for the program and are accepted based on their household income and assessed home value. Services may include exterior repairs (such as roofs and siding), critical home repair (such as furnaces and water heaters), weatherization (such as windows and insulation), and accessibility (such as ramps, grab bars, and bath modifications). 

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Brush with Kindness | Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County

Offers a home preservation program that provides services such as painting, landscaping, and minor repair services for lower income homeowners in need. May also include things such as gutter work, stairway repair, brush and tree removal, sidewalk work, or building an access ramp.

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Critical Home Repair | Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley

Offers home repairs and improvements necessary for restoring and maintaining safe living conditions and home values. This program is applicable for low-income families, seniors, and those with a disability. Services include interior or exterior work performed to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or code violations. This includes a change to or repair of materials or components, a reconfiguration of space, a modification for accessibility and interior modifications, installation or extension of plumbing, and mechanical or electrical systems on an existing structure.

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Jackson County Private Water System and Sewage Testing and Permits | Jackson County Health Department

Samples residential private water wells for coliform and nitrates upon request of the property owner and refers clients to private labs for more complex well testing. Conducts on-site evaluations of private sewage systems for homeowners. Also licenses private sewage system installers and permits the installation and modification of private sewage systems.

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Senior Services | Senior Resources

Meals on Wheels, adult day care, home repair, outreach in English and Spanish, chore program, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), congregate meal sites, and durable medical equipment lending closet.

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Ramps | AMBUCS, Cornbelt Chapter

Provides the volunteers and helps find funding to build wheelchair ramps for individuals' homes that need to be adapted.

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Community Service | Shelby County Community Outreach

Collaborates with other communitywide groups such as 4-H, FFA, Scout programs, Student Council groups, church youth & adult groups, etc, for projects that may involve yardwork and landscaping, painting, and moving furniture.

Connects clientele with other organizations or services which may help meet their immediate needs.

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Home Maintenance Program | Tri-County Opportunities Council

Provides eligible homeowners with assistance with minor repairs to improve safe housing.

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Minor Home Maintenance/Yard Work | Love INC of Mahaska County

Volunteers from the churches, when available, work together accomplish small home and yard projects for neighbors in need in Mahaska County.

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Repair Program | Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs

Provides critical repairs to owner-occupied properties.

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Furnace Repair Program | IMPACT Community Action Partnership

Provided at no cost if furnace is malfunctioning. Income must be at or below 200% of poverty guidelines. Applicant must be a county resident and homeowner. Applications are accepted on a year round basis but funding is limited.

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Environmental Health Services | Marion County Health Department

Works to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. Services include:
- Food-borne illness investigations
- Sanitation referrals to Illinois Department of Public Health
- Septic and water well inspections and permitting
- Tanning facility inspections
- Tattoo and body art facility inspections
- Smoke-Free Illinois inspection and enforcement


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Home Repairs | Crosswalk Community Action Agency

Provides minor home repairs or modifications to rehabilitate substandard homes with an emphasis on health and safety issues. Some typical repairs under this program include, but are not limited to plumbing and electrical upgrades, roof repairs, and new heating systems.

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Faith in Action of Edgar County | Faith in Action of Edgar County

Services for individuals who need help due to a health condition, physical impairment, or are homebound for other reasons. Services include: transportation to non-emergency medical appointments, building wheelchair ramps, modified steps, steps and railings, and running errands or grocery shopping.

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Neighborhood Programs Division | City of Champaign

Provides home improvement grants and/or low interest loans to repair deteriorated dwellings. Programs include:

- Minor Home Repair Program: provides grants and forgivable deferred payment loans to correct housing deficiencies of an immediate nature which threaten the health or safety of the occupant of the home or the structural integrity of the building.


- Home Accessibility Retrofit Program: provides grants or loans to eliminate barriers, modify the layout, or add structural accessories/improvements to the dwelling to make it more accessible for occupants with disabilities. May also be used to make "visibility" modification to dwelling units to allow immediate family members with disabilities to visit the subject property.


- Accessory Structure Demolition Program: provides grants or forgivable deferred loans for homeowners to demolish unsafe structures on their property.


- Residential Exterior Rehabilitation Program: provides a 50/50 matching grant or 0% interest loan to repair and bring up to code the living structure.

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Neighborhood Services Division | City of Sioux City

- DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Provides up to $14,999 in closing costs and down payment assistance. Must utilize a local bank and be able to secure a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.

- HOMELESS SERVICES: Provides referrals and assistance with securing vital documents, as well as bus tickets for relocation.

- HOUSING REHABILITATION: Provides direct assistance to improve homes, both owner-occupied and rental, through a variety of programs.

- SECURITY DEPOSIT: Provides a security deposit for those who need assistance.

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