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.

FEATURED EVENTS

Sun, Jun 02
Community Glue Workshop Repair Clinic
Bluestem Restoration
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Jun 02, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bluestem Restoration, 2844 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Event by Community Glue Workshop: Bring us your worn out and broken business on June 2nd! A free repair clinic where volunteers work on fixing just about any busted, torn, or short-circuited item you can fit through the front door. All are welcome, and donations are accepted but not required.
Sat, Jun 22
Camino a Su Casa - Homebuyer Expo
Plumber's Union Hall
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Jun 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Plumber's Union Hall, 1340 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Event by Spanish Coalition for Housing: Offers Chicago’s prospective homebuyers the opportunity to learn about the homebuying process, access to resources to improve their financial fitness and discover homebuyer assistance programs - all in one place!

LATEST UPDATES

Get Ready for the Bungalow Garden Contest

We'll begin taking entries in June for the 8th annual Bungalow Garden Contest! In the meantime, get your gardens ready, and be inspired by past winners.

See Past Winners

New Project! 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. Explore the journey with us as we provide direct access to home repairs, transform vacant lots with block residents, unravel layers of historic injustice, and pave the way for a more equitable future.

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View Award Winning Projects for 2023 Driehaus Bungalow Awards

It's time to reveal the 14 winning Chicago bungalow home improvement projects that took home the prize for kitchen and bath renovations, basement and porch rehabs, hidden window reveals, plus more...take a look!

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Feature Your Vintage Home on Our Blog

We invite our members to share photos and narratives about the renovations, restorations, and redecorating they've completed on their vintage homes (not just bungalows!).

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Explore How Solar Can Work for You

Illinois is leading the nation in offering solar power incentives to homeowners through Illinois Solar for All (income restricted) and Illinois Shines (not income restricted)!

Explore Solar