Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago
Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago in its Chicago, IL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
A national nonprofit affiliate providing free home repairs using volunteer labor for elderly, disabled, and low-income homeowners. Since 1991, they have repaired over 1,900 homes in the Chicago area. Programs include community work blitz days, Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARS), and Home Repairs for Veterans.
All labor is volunteer; every $1 donated produces $3.25 in services
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Chicago, IL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Chicago Home Repair Program Up to $30,000
- Emergency Heating Repair Program Up to $15,000
- Lead Safe Chicago / Lead Abatement Assistance Up to $15,000
- Home Energy Savings Program Up to $5,000 in improvements
Key Details
- 100% free repairs using volunteer labor
- Priority for elderly, disabled, and veteran homeowners
- Includes plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting
- SARS program for quick accessibility fixes
- Dedicated veterans home repair program
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications accepted year-round
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago in Chicago?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago in Chicago, IL?
Confirm the application route directly with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 312-201-1188. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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