The Chicago Bungalow Association equips homeowners with energy efficiency programs and educational resources to maintain, preserve, and adapt their Chicago bungalows and vintage homes, thereby strengthening the neighborhoods they anchor.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, Jul 28
How to Make Your Old Home More Efficient, Healthy & Sustainable (In-Person Seminar)
Woodson Regional Library
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Jul 28, 2025, 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628, USA
Carla Bruni, Chicago Bungalow Association, will be presenting a lecture on various methods homeowners and renters within old homes can take to lower their heating and cooling costs, and increase their sustainability practices within the home. Carla will leave time for questions.
Mon, Aug 11
Basement Flooding: Reducing the Risk on Your Property (In-Person Seminar)
Dunning Public Library
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Aug 11, 2025, 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Dunning Public Library, 7455 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60634, USA
Ryan Wilson, Senior Director at Metropolitan Planning Council & Landscape Architect will present a lecture on common causes of basement flooding. Mr. Wilson will help identify things you can do on the inside and outside of your home to help reduce flooding and sewer backups.

LATEST FEATURES

Celebrating Chicago Bungalow Association's 25th Year!

Since 2000, CBA has been a trusted resource for homeowners, helping keep their homes safe, efficient, and resilient while preserving Chicago’s vintage housing stock. Stay tuned for the celebrations!

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A Look Back at Last Year

In 2024, thanks to the generosity of our donors, the dedication of our partners, and the trust of the communities we serve, we made real progress in ensuring more Chicagoans can stay in their homes. View our 2024 Community Impact Report for interesting highlights!

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Feature your Home on our Blog

We're inviting our members to share photos and narratives about the renovations, restorations, and redecorating they've completed on their vintage homes (not just bungalows!).

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UnBlocked Englewood

Join the Chicago Bungalow Association and acclaimed social justice artist Tonika Lewis Johnson on a transformative exploration, reshaping the story of a single Englewood block.

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