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Senior Citizen Sewer Rebate 2020
As of January 2020, all Senior Sewer Rebates will be handled by the Department of Finance, Utility Billing & Customer Service.
The application for both Seniors Citizen Sewer Rebate for Condominiums and Townhomes ($50 Rebate) and Single Family Homes (Exemption of the Sewer Charge) have been combined into one application.
Renewal notices for the Senior Citizen Sewer ($50 Rebate) have been sent to 2019 applicants and should arrive by mail shortly. Renewal applications require the following documents:
1. Proof of age: copy of applicant’s birth certificate/government issued identification with date of birth (For example: driver’s license, passport, Chicago Citykey)
2. Proof of ownership: copy of deed, property tax bill, or co-op certificate in the applicant’s name
3. Proof of residence: copy of utility bill or property tax bill in the applicant’s name
New residents or those now eligible to receive a rebate or sewer exemption can download the application and instructions here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/utility_billing/svcs/apply-for-utility-charge-exemptions.html
Please submit all applications and supporting documentation directly to the Department of Finance:
City of Chicago, Department of Finance P.O. Box 6330 Chicago, Illinois 60680-6330 Or e-mail to: utilitybill@cityofchicago.org
If you have any questions, you may contact the Utility Billing & Customer Service office at 312-744-4426 or call our office at 773-525-6034.
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2020 CityArts Program
DCASE is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2020 CityArts Program, offering grants to nonprofits arts and culture organizations of all sizes. This year’s program will include opportunities to apply for general operating grants across all artistic disciplines, as well as project grants in alignment with the City of Chicago’s Year of Chicago Music. Project grants will support initiatives that have the potential to impact the Chicago music sector at large.
Complete eligibility criteria and applications are available at chicagoculturalgrants.org.
Complete applications must be received by Friday, February 28, 2020, at 5pm CST in order to be considered. Applicants will be notified of results in July 2020.
All applicants are encouraged to attend one of the application assistance workshops with the Grants Team at Claudia Cassidy Theater on the second floor of the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) on the following dates/times:
- January 28, 9:30-11:30am
- February 3, Noon-2pm
- February 4, 5:30-7:30pm
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events,
78 E. Washington St., 4th Fl., Chicago, IL 60602