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

City of Chicago Heights City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

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.

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).

Councilmembers did not direct additional program details at the meeting; staff will coordinate administration of the funds through the City's existing home-repair program and report back on program implementation and eligible uses.

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