PEORIA, IL (September 3, 2025) – The city of Peoria is now accepting applications for the 2026 Roof Program Lottery, which helps low-income homeowners citywide to finance needed roof repairs. Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, September 3rd at 8:30 AM through Wednesday, October 1st at 2:00 PM.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Own their home and have current homeowners’ insurance
- Be current on property taxes and cannot owe the city any fines or fees
- Meet the income guidelines listed below:
Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Maximum Income | $54,700 | $62,500 | $70,300 | $78,100 | $84,350 | $90,600 |
How to Apply
Applications for the 2026 Roof Program Lottery will be accepted from Wednesday, September 3rd at 8:30 AM through Wednesday, October 1st at 2:00 PM. There is a limit of one entry per household. Applying to the Roof Program Lottery does not guarantee assistance.
Applications can be submitted in one of three ways:
- Online: Visit the Roof Program Lottery page
- Call: (309) 494-8629
- In-Person: City Hall, 419 Fulton Street, Room 203, Peoria, IL 61602 (Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Lottery Information
The lottery will be held online via GoToMeeting on Tuesday, October 7th at 10:00 AM.
- Join Online: Use your computer, tablet, or smartphone to access this link: https://meet.goto.com/121662181.
- Call In: Dial 1-224-501-3412 and enter access code: 121-662-181
Attendance is not required to be selected. City staff will notify all applicants after the drawing, and the list of selected applicants, including the waitlist, will be posted online.
For questions, please contact the Development Center at 309-494-8600 or grants@peoriagov.org.
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