Council hears update on housing rehab grant; environmental reviews underway for 10 awardees
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Summary
Council received an update that 10 applicants met Illinois Housing Development Authority requirements for a housing rehab grant; environmental inspections are underway and reimbursements will be processed by the state authority.
City staff reported that 10 applicants have met requirements to receive housing rehabilitation grants administered through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and facilitated by NCICG. The program was described as a two-year process; applicants were selected after committee review. Staff said each approved home may receive roughly $60,000–$65,000 under the grant but emphasized that the city does not control the grant funds; invoices and proof of payment are submitted to IHDA for reimbursement.
Council was told the next step is environmental reviews required by IHDA (radon, asbestos and similar checks). Once environmental clearances are complete, contractors will evaluate homes and estimate work, materials and labor required. Funding reimbursements to contractors or administering agencies follow IHDA procedures after proof of invoices and payments.
Council members asked about delays for specific properties and were told NCICG is awaiting final authorization from the overseeing body that controls that portion of the program. Staff agreed to follow up on a particular demo request and to press NCICG and IHDA for progress updates.
