Elgin property rehab grant applications available

From Submitted Reports February 25, 2014 11:10AM

Grant applications are available from the city of Elgin for its Historic Architectural Rehabilitation and other property improvement programs. | Sun-Times Media file

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Updated: February 25, 2014 3:11PM

ELGIN The city is accepting applications for several of its grant programs.

They include historical architectural rehabilitation, property improvement (substitute siding removal, exterior paint, and chain link fence removal), overhead sewer and backwater valve, and multifamily conversion residential grant programs.

Applications are available online at http://www.cityofelgin.org/grants or at the city of Elgins Community Development Department, City Hall, 150 Dexter Court.

Here is a description of each program, according to a release from the city.

Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program (50/50 and 75/25): Provides up to $20,000 in matching funds to assist property owners with restoring original architectural features on the exterior of their homes.

Residential property owners who own a property within one of the four designated historical districts or a local landmark are eligible. The 75/25 program applicants must meet low/moderate income limits as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Development.

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