• Own their own home;
  
• Be the primary resident in their home;
• Hold current homeowner's insurance;
  
• Have income at or below the 65th percentile of AMI for the city of Chicago (see table below)
• Describe home conditions that require repair;
• Have an inability to pay for repairs as the result of age, disability, or lack of funds;
• Continue to own and live in the home for 3 years after the repairs are made;
• Contribute "sweat equity" volunteer hours to support the repair project.

Our current pilot program is focusing on homes in the 34th ward on Chicago's South Side. Applicants from other areas of Chicago may apply to the program and may be approved as funding and construction scheduling allows. Qualified applicants may not be approved for the program if there is not enough funding.

Use the chart below to determine if your income is at or below the 65th percentile of Chicago AMI, based on your family size. Income from all adult wage-earners in the household will be included to determine family income.

Family Size	Maximum Income
One	$33,540
Two	$38,285
Three	$43,095
Four	$47,840
Five	$51,675
Six	$55,510
Seven	$59,345
Eight	$63,180
Nine	$66,976
Ten	$70,803

Click here for information on how to apply.