Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP)

Program Description
EHAP provides grants to low-income homeowners to repair roofs, porches and heating units that are in serious disrepair. Owners of 1-4 unit properties in Chicago must live on the property and have no other means to pay for the repairs. If the property is sold within one year of the repairs, the City requires the homeowner to repay the grant amount.

Repairs are made seasonally on a first-come; first-served basis as follows:

Heating Unit Repair/Replacement:
From November 1 through March 31, improvements are limited to the repair and replacement of heating units. Applicants must bring required documents listed below to the Department of Housing to apply.

Roof and Porch Repair/Replacement:
Applicants must call Chicago's City Services at 311 beginning January 1 of each program year to be placed on the intake list for services. The Department of Housing will accept applicants based on available funding. Roof and porch repair and replacement will be performed between April 1 and October 31. Appointments will be given only to applicants whose names are on the intake list.

Program Guidelines

• Assistance is limited to homes that have not received prior assistance through this program.
• Applicants must be owner-occupants and reside in the property for at least one year before applying for assistance.
• Total household incomes must be within the following income limits:

Household size Maximum Income Maximum Loan Amounts 1 $26,400 Single Family $10,000 2 $30,150 2-Flat $10,000 3 $33,950 3-4 Flat $12,000 4 $37,700 5 $40,700 6 $43,750 7 $46,750 8 or more $49,750

To complete an application for EHAP, homeowners will need to provide copies of the following documents:

• Proof of Property Ownership:
  • Recorded deed (Warranty or Quit Claim)
  • Death Certificate (where applicable)
  • Mortgage payment booklet (if applicable)
  • Current property tax bill
  • Homeowner's insurance policy
• Proof of Income:
  • Last two paycheck stubs
  • Most recent Federal tax returns
  • Benefits verification (Social Security, pension, public aid, etc.)
  • Rent receipts (if applicable)
• Utilities:
  • Current gas bill
  • Current electric bill
  • Current water bill
• Proof of Residency:
  • Valid Driver's License or State ID card
  • Name and Social Security numbers for all household members

Applications are taken at the City of Chicago Department of Housing, 33 North LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60602. You may also call 311 for more information.