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RSSEmergency Housing Assistance
For more information call Regina Gibson 312.744.0070
EHAP is a program administered by the City of Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) that provides grants from $5,000 to $30,000 for very low-income owner occupants of one- to four-unit residential buildings for essential repairs. The program provides for the repair and/or replacement of heating systems, roofs and porches. The three components of EHAP are:
- Open enrollment for the 2013 Roof and Porch Repair/Replacement program runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, through Friday, Jan. 4. Enrollment is closed for 2013.
- Open enrollment for the Repair and/or Replacement of Residential Heating Systems begins Nov. 1st annually
- Home Repairs for Very Low-Income Households Facing Imminent Threats to Health and Safety are available year round or until funds are exhausted.
Applicants
Eligible properties must be located in Chicago, habitable, owner-occupied, and not at risk of foreclosure. All applicants must be income eligible and can only receive a one-time service for roof and porch repair/replacement. Exception to the one-time assistance policy may be granted to homeowners who face heating emergencies even though they already have received roof or porch assistance.
Households earning 50% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) are eligible to participate in the program. If the property is jointly owned, the total income of all owners shall be included and may not exceed this limit. The incomes of all adults, 18 and older, who reside in the property, are included to determine income eligibility.
If the owner sells, transfers title or no longer occupies the unit within one year of the grant, the owner will be required to pay back the grant in its entirety.
Supporting Information
Department Main Office
Housing and Economic Development
