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

Thu, Nov 13
2025 Driehaus Bungalow Awards Show
Zoom Livestream
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Nov 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Zoom Livestream
Join us for "the Oscars of Chicago bungalow home improvement"! The 14 recipients of the 21st Annual Driehaus Bungalow Awards will be revealed. See the before and after photos, hear from the homeowners themselves, and be inspired!
Mon, Dec 08
Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City's Everyday Architecture (Bungalow Book Club Event Series)
Online Zoom Event
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Dec 08, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Online Zoom Event
Co-authors Carla Bruni and Phil Thompson will answer questions and share entertaining and illuminating stories of why our homes and neighborhoods look the way they do, as found in their book Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City’s Everyday Architecture.

LATEST FEATURES

Bungalow Maintenance 101 Short Videos

From roofs and gutters, to masonry and windows, and more. Watch short recaps of past educational webinars to get the main takeaways!

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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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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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