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Emergency Heating Repair Program - Chicago Department of Housing - City Hall

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Resource Name:Emergency Heating Repair Program - Chicago Department of Housing - City Hall

address

121 North LaSalle Street, Room 1000, Chicago, IL 60602

Eligibility

Property must be in Chicago, habitable, owner-occupied, and not in foreclosure;Applicants must be on the property deed for at least one year;Household income must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI);All adults (18+) in the home must report gross income;Utilities must be current and operational

Hours

Mon 8:30am - 4:30pm Tue 8:30am - 4:30pm Wed 8:30am - 4:30pm Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm

Languages

Spanish, English, Urdu, Polish, Hindi, Chinese

Application process

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and funding is limited. Applications can be completed online or downloaded and returned to: Department of Housing, Attn: Emergency Heating Repair Program, 121 N Lasalle, Room 1000, 10th floor, Chicago, Illinois 60602.An inquirer who does not have an email address will need to call 311 to be sent a paper application package by mail to apply.

Fees

Free

Service area

Chicago, IL
The Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHRP) provides service grants to assist income-eligible owner-occupants of 1-to-4-unit properties with emergency heating system replacements or repairs during the winter season. Qualified contractors complete all work at no cost to the homeowner. Please note that hot water tanks are not eligible for this program.

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

City of Chicago Department of Housing
City of Chicago's Department of Housing (DOH) works to expand access and choice for residents and to protect their right to quality homes that are affordable, safe, and healthy.