City Of Elgin: 2022 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Applications Available

Elgin IL

01 February, 2022

11:49 AM

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Press release from the City of Elgin: January 31, 2022 Applications for the 2022 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program are now available to be downloaded from the City's website at cityofelgin.org/historicgrants. The deadline for submission of applications and supporting documentation is Friday, April 1. The Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program provides residential property owners of structures in designated historic districts or landmarks with reimbursement grants of up to $20,000 for the restoration of exterior architectural features.  Eligible applicants must be located within a historic district or be a locally designated landmark. The following grants are available:50/50 Program Reimbursement: 50% up to $20,000 maximum Minimum total project cost to qualify: $5,000 Project completion time: 18 months  75/25 Program Reimbursement: 75% up to $20,000 maximum Minimum total Project cost to qualify: $2,500 Project completion time: 18 months Property must be owner occupied Low-Moderate income qualification required Since the inception of the program in 1995, the City has awarded more than 400 grants, assisting property owners with the completion of more than $8.8 million in rehabilitation projects. For information, contact Historic Preservation Planner Christen Sundquist at 847-931-6004 or visit cityofelgin.org/historicgrants. This press release was produced by the City of Elgin. The views expressed here are the author's own.