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There are a number of programs available to Chicago and/or Cook County residents wanting to buy a home or repair the one they already own. Some of the programs will begin accepting applications in early 2021, so housing advocates urge West Side residents to start organizing their paperwork now.
The funds will assist residents with purchasing and repairing vacant homes within a portion of the 28th Ward, as well as the 27th Ward.
State Rep. Camille Lilly and South Austin Coalition’s Elce Redmond have different views, but both agree progress has been made and more work still needs to be done.
The deadline is 5 p.m. Dec. 9, and applications are available at Neighborhood Housing Services locations or one of the three Austin ward offices.
Mortgage assistance is available to those who are unemployed or have had a significant loss in income.
The task force, organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, will help coordinate assistance for distressed homeowners.
Join the Austin Chapter of the Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign on Saturday on its foreclosure canvass.
A seminar on Saturday at Bethel New Life will will show West Side residents how.