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Green Bungalow Model Block
Tour the Green Bungalow Model Block where four homes were rehabbed using environmentally friendly products and energy efficient technologies.


Chicago made history when the Department of the Interior approved three nominations—the Chicago Bungalow Multiple Property Listing and two distinct bungalow districts—for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.

The federal designation not only confirms the historic importance of these unique Chicago homes, but also provides property tax relief for Bungalow owners in the designated districts who spend an amount equal to 25% of their home's value for rehabilitation.

Current Chicago Bungalow Historic Districts listed on
the National Register of Historic Places

See if your home is located in a Chicago Bungalow Historic District.

Nominate your community as a Historic District
The HCBA offers assistance to bungalow owners and community groups interested in nominating their neighborhoods to the National Register of Historic Places.

State of Illinois Property Tax Freeze
This incentive offers a property tax freeze for up to 12 years for those bungalows located in Historic Districts.

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