Veteran Home Repair Program

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Free home repairs for veterans

About the Veteran Home Repair Program

In partnership with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago (RTMC), Cook County allocated $1.25 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to complete indoor and outdoor repairs to 30 veteran-owned homes throughout the County.

This program was available at no cost to Cook County veteran homeowners, dependent spouses or caretakers who provide housing for a veteran. Low-income veteran homeowners were prioritized. Repairs to homes began in fall 2023. 

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the County’s Department of Veterans Affairs and RTMC announced the completion of the Veterans Home Repair Program in June 2025. 

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Repair costs ranged from $15,000 to $45,000 depending on the needs of the homeowner and condition of the home. Repairs made homes more accessible, safe and comfortable and were made in the following areas: 

Exterior Replacements 

  • Roof
  • Gutters and downspouts
  • Front entry doors
  • Stairs
  • Windows
  • Concrete walkways

Accessibility Installations 

  • Ramps and vertical platform lifts
  • Handrails and grab bars
  • Accessible kitchens and bathrooms

Electrical Replacements

  • GFCIs and outlets
  • Lighting

Plumbing

  • Extensive plumbing repairs

Interior Replacements

  • Exhaust fans and furnaces

Safety Installations

  • Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers

Miscellaneous

  • Various structural repairs

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