The bungalow does not have to be situated in the bungalow belt, but it must be located within the City of Chicago.
Who can certify the bungalow I would like to purchase?
The owner, purchaser, or the realtor may submit the certification
application and photographs to the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association.
Where can I find listings for Chicago Bungalows?
Any realtor can help you in finding listings of bungalows. Contact the
Chicago Association
of Realtors (
)
for assistance in obtaining a realtor. If you have access to the internet
there a few websites with MLS listings. Realtor.com
& Chicago
Tribune Real Estate.
Where are bungalow neighborhoods?
Bungalow neighborhoods are located on the north, northwest, south,
and southwest sides of the city. Some neighborhoods may have many
bungalow concentrations and others few. Neighborhood boundaries
do not coincide with the bungalow belt.
Are frame or stucco bungalows considered Historic Chicago Bungalows?
No, frame or stucco bungalows would not be eligible for certification
as a Historic Chicago Bungalow.
Frame and stucco bungalows are more characteristic of the Arts &
Crafts bungalows found in California, Florida, or Massachusetts.
Does my bungalow have to be certified to qualify for the grant incentives?
Yes. The bungalow be officially registered with the HCBA..
Can I receive the same grant multiple times?
No. A certified bungalow owner may receive each of the four grants only one time.
Are these grants retroactive?
No. Rehabilitation work executed before the home is certified as a Historic Chicago Bungalow is not eligible for the grant or voucher.
How does the voucher work? If I buy an appliance will I get reimbursed?
No. You must use the voucher to purchase the appliance. The voucher acts as cash.
How can I research my Bungalow's
history?
Contact the City's Department of Planning and Development, Landmarks
Division ().
The Landmarks Division has published a comprehensive resource guide
titled "Your House Has a History, a Step-by-Step Guide to Researching
Your Property."
What is the definition of preservation?
Preservation is the process of maintaining the existing form, integrity,
and materials of a building, structure, or site. It may include
building stabilization work as well as ongoing maintenance of the
historic materials.
What is the definition of restoration?
Restoration is the process of accurately recovering the form and
details of a property and its setting-as they appeared at a particular
period of time-either by removing later work or by replacing missing
original details.
What is the definition of rehabilitation?
Rehabilitation is the process of creating a contemporary use (original
or new) for a building through repairs or alterations that preserve
the features of the property that are most significant to its historical,
architectural, and cultural values.