The 75-25 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program provides residential property owners of structures in designated historic districts with reimbursement grants of up to $20,000 for the restoration of exterior architectural features.
Donor Name: City of Elgin
State: Illinois
City: Elgin
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program is intended to emphasize the special architecture in Elgin’s historic districts and landmarks.
Funding Information
- Reimbursement – 75% up to $20,000 maximum.
- Minimum total project cost to qualify – $2,500.
- Project completion time – 18 months.
Eligible Properties
- Properties must meet the following qualifications:
- The property must be a residential structure, 50 years or older, located within a historic district designated by City ordinance or a residential structure registered as an Elgin landmark by City ordinance.
- Residential property owners within the following historic districts and landmarks are eligible to apply:
- Elgin Historic Districts
- Elgin Historic District (Gifford Park)
- Spring-Douglas Historic District
- Elgin National Watch Historic District
- D.C. Cook/Lovell Area Historic District
- Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District
- Elgin City Landmarks
- Properties designated by the Elgin City Council
- Elgin Historic Districts
- The property must contain no more than four dwelling units.
- The property owner must be at least eighteen years of age.
- The property must be owner occupied.
- The property owner must the current federal guidelines for low to moderate family income.
For more information, visit City of Elgin.
