Neighborhood Development Programs
Eligibility Requirements and details for each program are listed in the brochures. Human Services also has several assistance programs.
Homebuyer Assistance Program
The City provides financial assistance to homebuyers purchasing unoccupied homes within the program area.
Contact
Community & Economic Development Neighborhood Development
779-348-7162
email
Homebuyer Incentive Program
Do you want to buy a home and need help with downpayment and closing costs? Family Credit Management or HomeStart in partnership with the City of Rockford may be able to help.
Contact
HomeStart
815-962-2011
Tax Incentive Program
The Tax Incentive Program (TIP) is an owner-occupied residential housing assistance program targeted at qualifying residential properties located within certain tax increment financing (TIF) districts that have been designated by the City of Rockford.
Tax Incentive Program Fact Sheet
Contact
Community & Economic Development Neighborhood Development
779-348-7162
email
Focus Area Rehabilitation Program
The City of Rockford provides forgivable mortgage loans up to $25,000 plus program fees to eligible homeowners who want to improve their homes.
Focus Area Rehabilitation Flyer
Focus Area Rehabilitation Interested Parties Form
Contact
Community & Economic Development Neighborhood Development
779-348-7162
email
Water Hook Up Program
The City of Rockford provides grants to cover the cost of connecting to City water.
Contact
Community & Economic Development Neighborhood Development
779-348-7162
email
Mow to Own and Improve Program
The Mow to Own and Improve Program is designed to help adjacent property owners acquire City vacant lots and improve neighborhoods at the same time.
Contact
Community & Economic Development Neighborhood Development
779-348-7162
email
Sale of CDBG Properties
The City of Rockford has vacant lots available for sale. The submission of a proposed bid/application and a minimum lot price is required. For those that want to redevelop a vacant lot, Sources and Uses forms are also required.
Please contact Michael Hakanson, Land Transaction Officer, for more information:
779-348-7397 or Michael.Hakanson@rockfordil.gov.
