The Machesney Park was awarded a subsidy of $ 400,000 to help low-income homeowners carry out critical repairs.
The grant for repairs and accessibility provided by the Illinois Housing Development Authority finances repairs such as roof replacement, window improvements and oven or air conditioning systems installations according to an announcement by the municipality.
The village accepts the program by September 24th at 4 p.m.
A lottery for the selection of recipients will take place on September 25th at 1:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Village Hall, 300 Roosevelt Road.
“This project has improved life and real estate values here in Machesney Park,” said Mayor Steve Johnson in the announcement. “After completing these repair and accessibility functions, people can stay in their houses longer, and that is life. This is what this program is about.”
Not all properties qualify for the program. Mobile homes, condominiums and houses in Auen can have additional restrictions. Income and property value limits are determined by the Illinois Housing Development Authority.
Further information on the program can be found on the website of the village at Machesneypark.org/homerehab.
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