Cook County HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Cook County Department of Planning & Development

Waitlist Home Repair

About This Program

HOME-funded rehabilitation assistance for income-eligible homeowners in suburban Cook County. Provides forgivable loans for major repairs and improvements. Forgiven after 10 years of continued owner-occupancy.

Forgivable loan after 10 years of compliance and owner-occupancy

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Forgivable loan up to $40,000
  • Income at or below 80% area median
  • Must be owner-occupied in suburban Cook County
  • Forgiven after 10 years of compliance
  • Currently on waitlist, check for openings

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(312) 603-1000

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This program is usually a forgivable loan: you owe nothing if you stay in the home for the set period, but it may place a lien on the property until then.

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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).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Check with Cook County for current waitlist status

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