The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Income-eligible, single-family households can apply for no-interest home rehabilitation loans of up to $25,000 to correct health and safety issues and building code violations such as broken pipes, a leaking basement, a deteriorating roof, dangerous electrical systems or accessibility obstacles.
Related projects to deal with peeling or damaged lead paint surfaces may be covered under a separate grant of up to $20,000 per location.In addition, for a limited time, a $10,000 energy grant is available for income-eligible households to replace furnaces, water heaters or provide insulation.
No monthly payments are required and loans are repayable after 20 years or when the property is transferred. Grants, like the one available for lead paint abatement, do not have to be repaid.
Eligibility is determined by income limits set for the Chicago area by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
For example, a family of four with a total household income below $83,350 would possibly qualify for a loan and a grant.
For more information visit www.oak-park.us/housing, email housing@oak-park.us or call 708.358.5410.
