Illinois CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Illinois CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program in its Chicago, IL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
The Illinois DCEO administers CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation in low- to moderate-income communities outside of Chicago. Communities receive up to $650,000 in grants to rehabilitate single-family homes, with individual households eligible for up to $60,000. Applied through participating local municipalities.
Available outside Chicago; applied through local municipal government
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Chicago, IL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Chicago Home Repair Program Up to $30,000
- Emergency Heating Repair Program Up to $15,000
- Lead Safe Chicago / Lead Abatement Assistance Up to $15,000
- Home Energy Savings Program Up to $5,000 in improvements
Key Details
- Up to $60,000 per household for rehabilitation
- For low-to-moderate income homeowners
- Communities receive up to $650,000 in block grants
- Applied through local municipality
- Available in communities outside Chicago
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Through local municipalities; communities apply for up to $650,000
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Illinois CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program in Chicago, IL?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $60,000 per household. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Illinois CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program in Chicago?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Illinois CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program in Chicago, IL?
Confirm the application route directly with Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-426-4791. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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