Matching grants of up to $2,000 are available to homeowners of HCBA Certified Bungalows for upgrading or adding furnaces, a/c systems, solar thermal systems, hot water heaters, insulation and water conservation. Matching grants of up to $1000 are available for the restoration or replacement of windows and doors.
Guidelines for the Energy Savers Matching Grant
Apply for the certification of your Historic Chicago Bungalow. Only owners that have certified their bungalow with the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association are eligible for the incentives.
ALL of your EXTERIOR rehabilitation plans must conform to the Historic Chicago Bungalow DESIGN GUIDELINES. Your entire project must receive design approval from the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association BEFORE WORK BEGINS . Materials & labor qualify for funding.
WHAT IS ELIGIBLE?
Eligible projects for the Energy Savers "1" $1000 matching grant:
• Restoration of original wood windows IF paired with new energy efficient storm windows
• Restoration of stained glass window IF paired with new energy efficient storm windows
• Restoration of original wood windows and the inclusion of double pane glass
• Capping existing windows
• Original wood door restoration If paired with new energy efficient storm door
• Replacement windows & doors
• Storm windows & doors
Eligible projects for the "Energy Savers "2" $2000 matching grant:
• Interior insulation
• Furnace replacement
• Boiler replacement
• Water heater replacement
• Installation of a hi velocity system
• Installation of forced air unit
• Installation of solar heating and/or generation systems
• Installation of low flow or dual flush toilets, ultra-low flow fixture
• Disconnect downspouts
HOW TO APPLY
for WINDOWS and DOORS submit to the HCBA:
- Member number and address of certified bungalow
- Cover letter detailing your project. Specify location of improvement. For example: “replacing three double hung windows on the side of home, etc.”
- Contractor specifications and/or contractor quotes.
- Name of contractor representative and phone number
- Pictures (from a brochure or hand drawn sketch) of the proposed improvements such as windows, doors, etc.
- Architectural drawings (if adding a dormer or addition only)
for FURNACES AND BOILERS submit to the HCBA:
- Member number and address of certified bungalow
- Cover letter detailing your project.
- Contractor quote. Must include documentation that new unit meets 2003 Energy standards and a installation of a 7-day programmable thermostat.
- Picture of EXISTING furnace or boiler
- Include the Make/Model/Year of EXISTING furnace or boiler
- Name of contractor representative and phone number
for AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, HOT WATER HEATERS, INSULATION, OR SOLAR SYSTEMS submit to the HCBA :
- Member number and address of certified bungalow
- Cover letter detailing your project.
- Contractor quote. Must include documentation that new unit meets 2003 Energy standards and installation of a 7-day programmable thermostat
- Name of contractor representative and phone number
Mail to: Historic Chicago Bungalow Association
One North LaSalle, 12 th Floor, Chicago , IL 60602
Attn: design approval
Failure to include all of the requested information will result in a delay of grant approval. After information is obtained by the HCBA, you will receive notification of design approval, in writing, within approximately 10 business days .
Begin rehabilitation work AFTER receipt of design approval letter.
REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS
Upon completion of your approved rehabilitation project submit to the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association:
- A copy of your HCBA design approval letter
- A copy of your HCBA bungalow certification letter
- The grant application form received with the HCBA design approval letter
- A detailed copy of your paid in full receipts
- Energy efficient documentation. (if restoring existing wood windows this is not necessary)
- 2-3 photographs of new improvement and one photograph of full front facade ( Include your name and address on the back of each photograph )
Mail to: Historic Chicago Bungalow Association
One North LaSalle, 12 th Floor, Chicago , IL 60602
Failure to include all of the requested information will result in a delay of grant funding. Please note that if doing a piece meal rehab project all information MUST be submitted together. The applicant is eligible for one grant submittal only . Faxed information will not be accepted.
After the receipts and support material are reviewed, if eligible, the grant funds are sent directly to the homeowner. Please allow 90-120 days for grant processing.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Rehabilitation work executed before the home is certified as a Historic Chicago Bungalow is not eligible for grant funds. Work executed without design approval from the HCBA is not eligible for the Energy Savers Matching Grant.
• Certified Bungalow Owners can now apply for and receive both the Energy Savers “1” and Energy Savers “2” Grants. If you have applied for and received one of these grants, the other grant is now open to you. However, please note that these grants are not retroactive.