Single Family Rehabilitation Program
THE SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION PROGRAM IS NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIMEProvides funding up to $15,000 to eligible application-homeowners for home repair and improvements to correct code violations, address health and safety issues, provide accessibility improvements and fix system failures.
Note: There is no assurance
by the Community Development Commission of DuPage County that the maximum
allowable grant of $15,000 will be expended for the repair or rehabilitation of
any eligible applicant’s property.
Eligibility Criteria
- Have a total household income that does not exceed 80% of Median Family Income (MFI)
- Owner-occupied and located in DuPage County (excepting Aurora and Bolingbrook)
- Fall below the "Maximum Value established by HUD for 2018 ($261,000)
- Occupied by their owners as their primary residence at the time of rehabilitation and must have owned the property for at least one year prior to grant application
- All mortgage and property tax payments must be current and may not be in foreclosure
- Homeowner insurance policy must be current
Eligible Activities
- Foundations/Water Sealing
- Roof and Roof Systems
- Door and Window Replacement
- Porches, Stairs and Railings
- Interior Walls and Ceilings
- Well and Septic Systems
- Water and Sewer Connections
- Electrical Systems and Fixtures
- Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
- Heating and Cooling Systems
- Hot Water Heaters
- Insulation and Weatherization
- Air Sealing
- Chimney Repair and Tuckpointing
- Flooring
- Demolition
- Lead-Based Paint, Asbestos and Mold Remediation
- Ramp and Accessibility Improvements
Ineligible Activities
- Purely Cosmetic or Convenience Improvements
- New Construction of Room Additions, Fire Places, Sheds or Garages
- Foundation Work Beyond Water Sealing
- Painting and Staining
- Cabinets and Countertops
- Flooring if Not a Medical or Accessibility Issue
- Repair of Swimming Pools and/or Pool Liners
Program Information
For additional questions about the program, please contact Chris Donovan, Single Family Rehabilitation Coordinator, at 630-407-6467 or email at Christopher.donovan@dupageco.org.
Page last updated 6/18/2018