The Village of Schaumburg provides a Handyworker Program to assist low and moderate-income seniors and persons with disabilities with minor repairs. Funds are provided through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), which is allocated to the Village by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).

The village provides eligible, owner-occupied residents with grants for minor repairs. Seniors age 62 and older or persons with disabilities who own their home and income qualify are eligible to submit an application. Additional information, such as tax returns, W-2s, pay stubs, proof of ownership, and proof of insurance are required. The maximum grant amount is $500.

How Does the Program Work?

Once the application is approved, an inspection of the home is conducted by village staff with the homeowner. This inspection is conducted to identify that the requested improvements meet the program criteria. A list of improvements is developed by staff in conjunction with the homeowner. The village will forward the list to a handyworker and/or electrician who will contact you to schedule the appointment.

The handyworker will complete the work but is limited to a maximum of 4 hours at any time. Once the work is completed, the village will pay the handyworker directly upon approval of work.

HUD Income Limits*

*Income figures are for 2023 and provided by HUD. Income eligibility is based on those who are less than 80 percent of the Median Income.

Eligible Repairs

Below is a list of eligible repairs. Repairs not specifically listed may not be eligible under this program.  To inquire whether your repair is eligible, contact the village.  

UPDATE 2024 - As of February 27, 2024, electrical repairs are currently not being offered through this program. 

• Cabinet Door/Drawer Repair
• Window or Door Repair
  • Fix doors that don’t open/close
  • Repair/replace broken window panes
  • Repair/replace screens on windows/doors
  • Winterize/caulk windows to reduce drafts
  • Repair/replace doorknobs/locks
• Accessibility Improvements
• Stair repair
• Dryer Vent Reattachment
• Electrical
• Ceiling fan repair
• Install/repair outdoor flood lights, including motion sensors
• Repair/replace faulty light switches
• Repair/replace faulty pull chain
• Replace damaged light sockets in ceiling fixtures

The village also offers a separate program through the Fire Department for free Home Safety Visits, which may include testing and installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.  

If your proposed project does not fit within the list of eligible repairs, the village offers a Residential Rehabilitation Program to provide loans for larger repair and replacement of housing systems and structures (such as roof, furnace, windows, and doors).  

How Do I Apply?

Please contact Parth Joshi, Community Planner, at pjoshi@schaumburg.com or at 847-923-3854 for any questions or to request an application.