City accepts roughly $416,000 IHDA grant amendment for Home Repair Program

Jan 21, 2026

The council approved an amendment to the Illinois Housing Development Authority Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repair Program that Chief of Staff Karen Zerante said added about $416,000 to the City's award.

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The City Council approved Resolution #2026-2 amending the IHDA Homeowner Assistance Fund "Home Repair Program" grant for Chicago Heights. Chief of Staff Karen Zerante reported "an additional grant award to the City for funds estimated at $416,000," which the council approved by unanimous vote (Ayes: Smith, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Brassea, Zaranti, Merrick; Absent: Perez).

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