Description:

Provides grants up to $40,000 to assist low-to moderate income households to complete critical home repairs, including:
- Roofing
- Windows & doors
- Heating & cooling
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Lead Based Paint, mold and asbestos remediation
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Flooring
- Foundation and structural repairs
- Wheelchair ramps
- Widening doorways
- Accessible kitchens and bathrooms

Also provides loans of up to $25,000 for repairs, accessibility improvements and other home improvements.

Eligibility:

Key eligibility criteria:
- Assistance is available for homes anywhere in Lake County and Cook County
- The rehabilitation must result in a sustainable and habitable living environment
- Homeowners must use the home as their principal residence
- Homeowners must be current on property taxes
- Homeowners must have homeowner!€™s insurance
- Homeowners must meet relevant underwriting criteria

Annual GROSS household income (i.e. the combined pre-tax income from all sources for all members of the household) cannot exceed the below limits. Income limits are based on household sizeMust be a resident of Lake County and meet income guidelines for both home repair and accessibility program:
Household Size 80% AMI
1 $61,800
2 $70,600
3 $79,450
4 $88,250
5 $95,350
6 $102,400
7 $109,450
8 $116,500
Homeowners must also use the home as their principal residence, be current on property taxes, and have homeowner!€™s insurance.
For the accessibility program, at least one member of the household must be 62 years old or older or have a disability which substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Call, email, or visit during program hours to apply.

Documents required:
- Photo ID
- Proof of residence
- Proof of income

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

November 20, 2023

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