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Housing

Please find below resources and opportunities available to residents of the 6^th ward in the area of housing:  

Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation in conjunction with Alderman Lyle and the Department of Housing recently announced the “6th Ward New Homes” Initiative. As part of the initiative Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation will be building 3 Single Family Homes and 21 Condominiums that will be set aside for first time homeowners.

These units will be sold at the affordable price of $155,00 for the Single Family Homes and $123,000 for the condominiums. All units will include 3 bedrooms, a brick façade, off street parking, a washer and dryer hookup, an energy efficient heating system, and energy star appliances.

For more information about the 6th Ward New Home initiative call 773-846-7006.

As a part of President Obama's Economic Stimulus Package, an $8,000 tax credit is available for qualifying first-time home purchases in Chicago. Unlike a tax deduction, which only lowers the amount of taxable income, a tax credit is an absolute reduction of one's income taxes. Those who buy a home in the qualifying Find Your Place neighborhoods by December 1, 2009 can actually subtract $8,000 from the amount that they would owe the federal government in income taxes for the year. Visit http://www.findyourplaceinchicago.com/ to learn more about the tax credit and to browse a list of qualifying properties and neighborhoods.

ComEd understands that with this economic downturn, some customers are facing serious challenges paying their bills. To assist these customers, ComEd has announced the following programs:

Residential Special Hardship Program- One-Variable Grant of up to $1,000

Eligibility: Proof of job loss, illness, military deployment, disability, family crisi, or senior citizen harship; household income up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level ($84,800 for a family of four)

Documents Required: Medical Bills, military deployment, layoff notice, Medicaid/Kidcare card, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) documents, paystubs or social benefit letter, copy of current ComEd bills, identification as customer of record.

Program Dates: January 1st until funds are depleted

Summer Assistance-$30 bill credit  

Elegibility: Household income less that 200 percent of federal povery level ($42,400 for a family of four); Not approved for LIHEAP.

Documentation Required: Proof of income, identificationas customer of record.

Program Dates:June 1st thru August 31st

To Apply: Contact Spanish Action Committee (SAC) at 773-292-1052 or stop by their offices located at 2452 W Division Street.


C.H.A.M.P (ComEd Helps Active Military Personel) -Special Services and Benefits, including a one-time cash stipend, deffered billing, extended due dates, and late charges cancellations

Eligibility: Military Deployment

Documentaion Required: Deployment Papers

Program Dates: Year Round

To Apply: Call ComEd Care at 888-806-CARE (2273) 

Budget Billings-Spreads bill payments evenly throughout the year to avoid significant bill fluctuations during the summer or winter months.

Eligibility: Open to all ComEd customers

Documentation Required: ComEd account number and identification as customer of record

Program Dates: Year Round

To Apply:Call ComEd Care at 888-806-CARE (2273) 

The goal of LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is to provide energy assistance in the form of one-time payments to utility companies and individuals to assist with winter heating bills. Part of the program also includes help with repair or replacement of non-working furnaces for low-income households.

Throughout September and October, applications will be accepted for homes with senior citizens and disabled residents. Beginning October 1st, applications will be accepted for homes that are currently disconnected due to lack of payment. All other households meeting the eligibility guidelines can apply on and after November 1st. Cook County residents in need of assistance with their utility bills should call CEDA's Energy Hotline at 800-571-CEDA (2332).

The Metropolitan Tenants Organization (MTO) is a non for profit tenant advocacy organization that works to educate, organize and empower tenants to have a voice in the decisions that affect the affordability and availability of decent and safe housing.

MTO counselors can listen to your tenant/landlord related problems and provide you with possible solutions and/or refer you to other agencies that may be able to assist you in court or provide financial aid.  

Contact the MTO Tenants Rights Hotline at (773) 292-4988, visit their website at www.tenentsrights.org, stop by their offices located at 1180 N. Milwaukee Avenue, or send them an email at tenants-rights@tenants-rights.org

HOPE (Helping Others Progress Economically) is a non-profit organization for Landlords and Homeowners. They organize and educate Landlords on their rights under the Chicago Residential Landlord Ordinance and can provide counseling on common problems such as Evictions, Building Violations, Illegal Conversions and others.

Contact HOPE at 773-522-2552 or stop by their offices located at 3610 W 26^th St. 

NHS can help you with free home buyer classes, a fixed rate loan to buy your first home, foreclosure counseling, home improvement loans, and many other housing related services.

For more information visit http://www.nhschicago.org/content/index.php contact 773-329-4010,.