In celebration of Homeownership Month this June, we’re offering one first-time homebuyer a chance to receive a $250 reimbursement grant toward their home warranty.
To Chicago REALTORS®:
Nominate one of your first-time homebuyer clients for this special, limited-time reimbursement grant! We’ve made it easy. Share this blog on social media with this downloadable graphic (to the right).
OR, complete the nomination form for clients you already know are qualified for this grant.
NOMINATION APPLICATION:
This form is for Chicago REALTORS® to complete. If you are a homeowner applicant, complete the separate application at the bottom of this page.
2025 Home Warranty Grant Application (REALTOR® Nominee)
REALTORS®: Use the form below to nominate your buyers for the Chicago REALTORS® Foundation Home Warranty Grant. Note: Submitting a nomination does not complete the application. Buyers must meet all eligibility requirements and submit required documents on the Chicago Association of REALTORS® website by June 30 to be considered.
To Applicants:
You did it! You closed on your very first home! CONGRATULATIONS!
One of the ways you can, and have, protected your investment is through a home warranty purchase. Between closing costs, down payments and moving expenses, out-of-pocket expenses can add up.
This year, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation is proud to help ease the burden of homeownership costs by offering Chicago REALTOR® clients the chance to obtain a $250 reimbursement grant for purchasing a home warranty package.
Criteria For Applicants
To be considered, you must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must have closed on the home within six months of the application submission date.
- Applicant must be one of the primary homeowners.
- Applicant must be a first-time home owner.
- Application must include a 150 word statement on “what owning my first home means to me.”
- NOTE: Homes purchased in underinvested communities will be given priority consideration.
2025 Home Warranty Grant Application
Homeowners: Use this form to be considered for the Chicago REALTORS® Foundation Consumer Home Warranty Grant. Note: If you have been nominated by a REALTOR® please note that a nomination alone does not complete the application. You must meet all eligibility criteria and submit the required documents by June 30 to be considered.