Neighborhood Development Programs
Eligibility Requirements and details for each program are listed in the brochures. Health and Human Services also has several assistance programs.
Housing Rehabilitation Programs
Roof Program
A residential roof program is now available to income-eligible homeowners. This program can provide up to $30,000 to cover the construction costs of rehabilitating the roof of a single-family home (this may also include gutters, soffit, fascia, and downspouts). To be eligible for this program, the home must be
- Single-family (no duplexes or multi-unit buildings)
- Owner-occupied and your primary residence (not a rental property)
- Located in the City of Rockford.
Financial assistance is provided through 3-year forgivable mortgage loans, subject to eligibility requirements. Please note that this is a roof only program, and the rest of the property must meet the requirements outlined in the City’s existing building code.
Funding is limited and provided on a first-come, first serve basis. Therefore, please submit your pre-application as soon as possible, using the instructions listed below. If you meet the initial pre-application qualifications, City of Rockford staff will contact you to complete an online application, which includes uploading all required supporting documentation as part of the application. You will be notified by email if you do not meet the initial qualifications.
Your HOUSEHOLD must meet the program gross income limits (Gross income is your annual income before deductions for social security, etc.) as listed below. City staff will collect income documentation to confirm eligibility.
INCOME LIMITS *
| Household Size | Combined income of
everyone 18 or older living in the home |
Household Size | Combined income of
everyone 18 or older living in the home |
Household Size | Combined income of
everyone 18 or older living in the home |
| 1 | At or below $40,900 | 4 | At or below $58,400 | 7 | At or below $72,450 |
| 2 | At or below $46,750 | 5 | At or below $63,100 | 8 | At or below $77,100 |
| 3 | At or below $52,600 | 6 | At or below $67,750 |
*Please note that income limit maximums are subject to change, as determined by HUD.
Additional program details and requirements
Please review the below documents for additional details about the program and requirements.
2021 Roof Program brochure – Spanish
Application Process Overview – Roof Program
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM
Applications will be submitted through an online program application process. You will need an email address and internet access to apply for this program.
Recommended web browsers: Chrome, Firefox or Edge.
Initial Steps to Access the Online Application Portal (Neighborly Software):
- Register for an account through Neighborly Software.
- Please click the link to access, complete, and submit the ONLINE PRE-APPLICATION.
- Enter your email address, first and last name, and set up a password.
Do you need to set up an email account?
See below for instructions on how to set up a free Gmail or Yahoo email account.
Set up Gmail account instructions
Set up Yahoo email account instructions
- For security purposes, the system will validate your email address by sending you an email with a validation link. Please make sure you validate your email address.
- Once your account has been registered, you may log in to the application system by entering the email address and password you set up during registration.
If you need assistance in setting up your account or completing the pre-application, please see the instructions below.
If you have any difficulty accessing the online pre-application, please call our office at 779-348-7162 or email [email protected].
Program funds are made available through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Para información en Español favor de comunicarse a uno de estos números 779.348.7439/779.348.7441.
Contact
Community & Economic Development Neighborhood Development
779-348-7162
email
Minor Rehab Housing Program
The City is not currently accepting names for this program. Please check back for updates regarding program availability.
Contact
Community & Economic Development Neighborhood Development
779-348-7162
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
Water Hook Up Program
The City of Rockford provides grants to cover the cost of connecting to City water.
Contact
Public Works Department
779-348-7375
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 [email protected].
