About the HCBI

Launched by Mayor Richard M. Daley in September of 2000, the Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative is designed to foster an appreciation of the Chicago Bungalow as a distinctive housing type, encourage sympathetic rehabilitation of Chicago bungalows, and assist bungalow owners with adapting their homes to current needs, which in turn helps to strengthen Chicago bungalow neighborhoods.

The Historic Chicago Bungalow Association is the non profit organization that administers the Initiative. The program offers a variety of financial resources, from grants to loans, and technical resources, from special permit assistance to "how-to" seminars. Certifying your bungalow with the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association is the first step in accessing these financial incentives and benefits.

History

Launched by Mayor Richard M. Daley in September of 2000, the Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative is designed to foster an appreciation of the Chicago Bungalow as a distinctive housing type.

Staff

Click here to contact any member of the staff of the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association to get any and all of your questions answered.

Online Forms

Online Certification is available to further ease the process. Click here to get started!

Partners

The HCBA is not only in their efforts to assist Bungalow owners and shape Chicago’s neighborhoods.  Partners from government, public and private agencies.

Bungalow Belt Neighborhood Information

Chicago’s Bungalow neighborhoods remain affordable, great places for homeowners to raise a family, work and play.  Each month we will feature a new neighborhood – both in history and current amenities and vital information for those interested in touring or moving to a great Chicago community.