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Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative
The Chicago Bungalow was developed in 1919 in response to a pressing demand for owner-occupied housing during a period of dynamic growth in Chicago’s population and economic base. To help preserve this element of Chicago's social and architectural history, the City of Chicago's Department of Housing created the Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative. The program is administered in conjunction with a not-for-profit organization, the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association. Benefits of the program are for new Bungalow buyers as well as existing Bungalow owners. Membership Benefits and Advantages: - Income Restricted Grants offering homeowners of low to moderate incomes grants of up to $5,000 for rehab work.
- energy$avers Matching Grant of up to $6,000 for insulation, air-sealing, heating and cooling systems, hot water heaters, rehabbing windows, doors, storm doors and storm windows.
- Vouchers for $500 towards one new energy efficient appliance purchased at Home Depot, The Great Indoors (Sears), or Abt Appliances.
- Free design guidelines to aid owners in maintaining the architectural character of their bungalows.
- Pattern Drawings that can assist owners, architects and contractors with typical projects.
- Monthly “How-To” seminars on topics related to Bungalow rehab and restoration.
- Bungalow Partners Resource Guide listing crafts people, vendors and specialists in Bungalow restoration.
- Free permit assistance and expedited permitting for owners engaged in restoration or rehabilitation.
- Receive monthly newsletter, “Inside the Belt.”
- Members also receive an HCBA certificate and plaque.
For additional benefits, combine your bungalow mortgage loan using either the City Mortgage or TaxSmart programs. For more information or to get an application to certify your bungalow, contact the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association at 312-642-9900. Historic Chicago Bungalow Association
1 North LaSalle Street, 12th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60602 www.chicagobungalow.org
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