Cook County Home Repair Program

Cook County Department of Planning and Development

Waitlist Home Repair

About This Program

Cook County provides forgivable loans for critical home repairs to income-eligible owner-occupants. Loan is forgiven after 5 years of continued residency. Program addresses health, safety, and code compliance issues.

Forgivable loan, no repayment required if occupancy maintained for 5 years

Key Details

  • Forgivable loan up to $20,000
  • Income at or below 80% AMI required
  • Owner-occupied homes in Cook County
  • Forgiven after 5 years of residency
  • Currently waitlisted, check for reopening

How to Apply

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Deadline: Applications currently paused, check for reopening

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