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The Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants program through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development division is also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program. It has two branches: 1. The program provides loans to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. 2. It also offers grants to elderly, very low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. How may funds be used? -Loans may be used to repair, improve, or modernize homes; or remove health and safety hazards -Grants must be used to remove health and safety hazards ---------------------------------- How much money is available? -Maximum loan is $40,000 -Maximum grant is $10,000 -Loans and grants can be combined for up to $50,000 in assistance

The Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing is a volunteer-based organization that focuses on repairing homes owned by military veterans in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.

East Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services offers the Health and Safety Loan (H&S Loan) for East Bluff homeowners in need of financial help in bringing their properties up to health and safety standards. The maximum loan amount is $5,000, with a five-year maximum loan term at 0% interest.

METEC Resource Center now offers the Older Adult Home Modification Program. The modifications eligible for funding under this program are low-cost, low-barrier, yet high-impact solutions that significantly improve safety and accessibility for older adults (age 62+). Common examples of modifications include: *Grab bars and other modifications in bathrooms to reduce fall risks *Ramps for easier access to homes *Stair lifts to allow older adults to access all levels of their home *Widening doorways for wheelchair accessibility *Enhanced lighting to improve visibility in hallways and staircases *Non-slip flooring to prevent falls *Smoke/CO detectors *Security improvements *Thermostat improvements These types of renovations are essential for reducing accidents, making daily tasks easier, and enabling seniors to live independently with dignity.

The Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants program through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development division is also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program. It has two branches: 1. The program provides loans to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. 2. It also offers grants to elderly, very low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. How may funds be used? -Loans may be used to repair, improve, or modernize homes; or remove health and safety hazards -Grants must be used to remove health and safety hazards ---------------------------------- How much money is available? -Maximum loan is $40,000 -Maximum grant is $10,000 -Loans and grants can be combined for up to $50,000 in assistance

Hope Builders is a volunteer-based program for home repair in the 61605 zip code. The program mainly assists with roofs, porches, bathrooms, and ramps. Home repairs are completed when and if there are volunteers who are willing and able to assist.

Provides one-time financial assistance grants (up to $2,500) to eligible active-duty service members, activated Guard or Reserve members, and their families who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship due to deployment, military-related injury, or service-related circumstances. Assistance may help cover basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, or other essential bills. Grants are paid directly to creditors and do not require repayment. Expenses Eligible for consideration of payment (daily necessities): *Housing expenses - mortgage, rent, repairs, and homeowners’ insurance (establishing residence/insurance or paying off expenses for a residence that is no longer being occupied will not be considered) *Vehicle expenses - payments, repairs, insurance (purchasing/paying off loan, major repairs for vehicles over 10 years old, registering, establishing insurance will not be considered) *Utilities (establishing/paying off utilities for a residence no longer being occupied will not be considered) *Childcare *Medical bills (the patient’s portion for necessary or emergency medical care only). Expenses Ineligible for consideration for payment: *Military debt/repayment, tuition assistance debt/repayment *Cable, internet, secondary phones *Taxes owed of any kind *Rentals of any kind (vehicle, furniture, and/or electronics) *Any other expenses not determined to be a "daily necessity" The eligible and ineligible expense lists are not all inclusive. Each case will be carefully reviewed for its own merits. All applications are individually reviewed, and the VFW reserves the right to make exceptions on a case by case basis.

The East Village Growth Cell Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) Housing Program helps property owners in the East Bluff neighborhood to make improvements to the outside of their homes. Homeowners and landlords can apply. The EVGC TIF Housing Program is a 50/50 match grant program that gives between $1,000 to $15,000 of assistance to property owners of single-family homes. Eligible Projects: New garages New gutters New porches, steps, or railings Driveway and walkway (private property) improvements Roof replacement New siding or painting New windows New fence

The Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants program through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development division is also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program. It has two branches: 1. The program provides loans to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. 2. It also offers grants to elderly, very low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. How may funds be used? -Loans may be used to repair, improve, or modernize homes; or remove health and safety hazards -Grants must be used to remove health and safety hazards ---------------------------------- How much money is available? -Maximum loan is $40,000 -Maximum grant is $10,000 -Loans and grants can be combined for up to $50,000 in assistance

Emergency Repair Program (water heaters, furnaces, sewer line issues, broken water service, etc.)

Rebuilding Together Peoria is an organized volunteer effort that rehabilitates the homes of eligible city of Peoria, East Peoria, Richwoods Township, and Peoria County residents, particularly the elderly or disabled, who cannot maintain their homes. Projects range from yard clean up to more extensive renovations involving plastering, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs. The organization typically completes projects on 15 homes or non-profit facilities each year.

METEC Resource Center now offers the Older Adult Home Modification Program. The modifications eligible for funding under this program are low-cost, low-barrier, yet high-impact solutions that significantly improve safety and accessibility for older adults (age 62+). Common examples of modifications include: *Grab bars and other modifications in bathrooms to reduce fall risks *Ramps for easier access to homes *Stair lifts to allow older adults to access all levels of their home *Widening doorways for wheelchair accessibility *Enhanced lighting to improve visibility in hallways and staircases *Non-slip flooring to prevent falls *Smoke/CO detectors *Security improvements *Thermostat improvements These types of renovations are essential for reducing accidents, making daily tasks easier, and enabling seniors to live independently with dignity.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is a community action agency serving Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside counties. ============================================== 2025-26 LIHEAP Utility Assistance Details Please call after September 16, 2025 to schedule for October onward. Marshall County LIHEAP Office: 309-246-2200 Stark County LIHEAP Office: 309-286-0001 Putnam County, please use main office line for LIHEAP: 815-625-7830 October Appointments - priority scheduling for: -Seniors (60 & over) -Disabled individuals -Families with children 5 & under -Households disconnected or under imminent threat of disconnection November-Open enrollment for all households. In addition to LIHEAP, Tri-Counties Opportunities Council offers the "Neighbor to Neighbor" program for possible utility assistance.

The East Village Growth Cell Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) Housing Program helps property owners in the East Bluff neighborhood to make improvements to the outside of their homes. Homeowners and landlords can apply. The EVGC TIF Housing Program is a 50/50 match grant program that gives between $1,000 to $15,000 of assistance to property owners of single-family homes. Eligible Projects: New garages New gutters New porches, steps, or railings Driveway and walkway (private property) improvements Roof replacement New siding or painting New windows New fence

A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) is part of Habitat for Humanity's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. It is a nation-wide program serving low-income homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes. This initiative is a holistic approach, assisting communities as well as individual families. It is designed to revitalize the appearance of a neighborhood, encourage connections within the community, and most importantly, help preserve affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Peoria Area focuses on exterior home repair services such as: -Exterior Painting -Minor Exterior Repairs -Landscaping/Clean-Up -Accessibility Repairs *PLEASE NOTE THAT ROOF, FOUNDATION, WINDOW, AND OTHER MAJOR REPAIRS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM.

The Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants program through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development division is also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program. It has two branches: 1. The program provides loans to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. 2. It also offers grants to elderly, very low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. How may funds be used? -Loans may be used to repair, improve, or modernize homes; or remove health and safety hazards -Grants must be used to remove health and safety hazards ---------------------------------- How much money is available? -Maximum loan is $40,000 -Maximum grant is $10,000 -Loans and grants can be combined for up to $50,000 in assistance