Flood Assistance Repair Program (FARP)
Free repair assistance for homes damaged in the 2023–2024 floods
Who We Are
Westside Health Authority (WHA)
- Program administrator
- Manages intake, contractor oversight, and payments
- Oversees daily operations and quality control
Westside Long-Term Recovery Group (WLTRG) + Community Partners
- Conduct outreach and support intake
- Host monthly community forums
- Offer wraparound services like housing counseling and benefits access
Eligibility Requirements
1
Occupied home in Chicago
2
Located in an area impacted by the 2023 or 2024 flood events
3
Income at or below 100% AMI (HUD 24 CFR §5)
4
Proof of ownership (deed, mortgage, or property tax bill)
5
Property must not be in foreclosure or condemned
Program Phases & Activities
Phase 1Engage & Qualify Homeowners
- Outreach & intake coordination
- Verify income & ownership
- Damage assessment
- Tier classification
Phase 2Evaluate Needs & Plan Repairs
- Site visits
- SOW creation
- Permit check
- Emergency triage
Phase 3Execute Construction
- Contractor mobilization
- Repair execution
- Quality control & change orders
Phase 4Completion & Engagement
- Final walk-through
- Homeowner feedback
- Community meetings
- DOH audits
What We Do
Contractor Work Steps
1
Muck-Out
- Removal of sewage, debris, damaged carpet, drywall, etc.
- Ensures the home is clean and dry before next steps.
2
Mold Remediation
- Treatment of mold, moisture sources, and contaminated materials.
- Follows safety protocols and includes air quality checks.
3
Build-Back
- Restoration: drywall, insulation, electrical, sump pumps, etc.
- Brings the home to a safe and habitable condition.
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Become a FARP Contractor
Join our mission to rebuild stronger, safer homes.
The Flood Assistance Repair Program (FARP) is seeking licensed general contractors and subcontractors to provide essential services to flood-affected homeowners across Chicago’s West Side. We are especially committed to working with MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) and WBE (Women Business Enterprise) certified firms.
What We’re Looking For :
- Licensed general contractors (City of Chicago or Cook County)
- MBE/WBE certified contractors
- Teams with experience in: muck-out, mold remediation, basement build-back
- Chicago-based crews (50% local labor goal)
Requirements :
- Proof of general contractor license
- General liability and workers’ compensation insurance
- MBE/WBE certifications (if applicable)
- Compliance with prevailing wage and safety standards
- Ability to submit documentation via our ECM system
Why Work with Us :
- Guaranteed payment within 45 days of project approval
- Consistent project pipeline
- WHA staff support during project execution
- Opportunity to uplift your community