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
Occupied home in Chicago
Located in an area impacted by the 2023 or 2024 flood events
Income at or below 100% AMI (HUD 24 CFR §5)
Proof of ownership (deed, mortgage, or property tax bill)
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
Muck-Out
- Removal of sewage, debris, damaged carpet, drywall, etc.
- Ensures the home is clean and dry before next steps.
Mold Remediation
- Treatment of mold, moisture sources, and contaminated materials.
- Follows safety protocols and includes air quality checks.
Build-Back
- Restoration: drywall, insulation, electrical, sump pumps, etc.
- Brings the home to a safe and habitable condition.
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Eligibility
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Help us serve more flood-affected families
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