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Local repair program

City of Chicago Home Repair Program (formerly Roof and Porch Repair)

Administered by Chicago Department of Housing (applications through participating delegate agencies)

The City of Chicago's Home Repair Program provides roof or porch improvements for income-eligible homeowners. Applications are taken through participating delegate agencies, and the City sets income limits and program terms.

Through a local organization

Funds are administered through participating local organizations — you apply to the local organization, not the funder.

Who runs it

Chicago Department of Housing (applications through participating delegate agencies) — a city/county government program.DwellReady does not administer this program.

Where it's available

City of Chicago addresses only — the delegate agency confirms whether your property is in the served area.

Major eligibility factors

Homeowner of an owner-occupied property in Chicago
Household income within the program’s limits (the program determines eligibility)
The repair needed is a roof or porch improvement

What it's for (per the official source)

Roof or porch improvements, per the current official program description.

What it's not for

Other repair types are outside this program’s scope.

How much assistance

The City describes current program terms and any homeowner share on its official page — confirm before planning.

When to apply

The City and delegate agencies announce application periods — check the official page and Chicago 311.

Verify with the official source

Official program page
Official contact

Phone: 311

Official source: City of Chicago — "Home Repair Program (formerly Roof and Porch Repair Program)" · DwellReady verified Sep 2026.DwellReady does not administer this program, and the administering organization makes all eligibility and funding decisions.

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