• Welcome
  • What's New?
  • Expo 2009
  • Tales from the Bungalow Belt

Upcoming Events:

Smart Building: Tips for Prioritizing Home Improvements, Choosing Contractors and Minimizing Costly Problems

Saturday, July 11

See calendar of events for more information.

What's New?

HCBA Increases Grants for Energy Efficient Rehab to $6,000!

More about Energy Savers >>

2009 Historic Chicago Bungalow & Green Home Expo

This year's Expo will take place on Saturday, October 17th at the Merchandise Mart.

Click Here for additional information

Tales from the Bungalow Belt

Learn more about the history of Chicago Bungalows and the stories of owners dedicated to their preservation.

Learn More >>
 
 

Preserving the Past,
While Preparing for the Future...


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 works in partnership with the City of Chicago Department of Housing to keep neighborhoods affordable and preserve a Chicago treasure. Read More >>