Property sold to be used as open space that is fenced and managed by a resident, group of residents, non-profit organization, or business for local neighborhood activities. 

Purchase price: 

• The market value of vacant, City-owned property listed for sale is located on ChiBlockBuilder.com.   
• City-owned properties being sold under the Open Space application type may be purchased at ten percent (10%) of the market value shown on the listing. 

Name of individual or of business or non-profit

• Individuals must include their full legal first and last name. 
• Non-profits or businesses must include their legal and DBA name as registered with the Illinois Secretary of State. 

Address of residence, non-profit, or business

• Individuals must provide their primary residence address. 
• Non-profits or businesses must provide their physical business address. 

Project description

• Provide details regarding the proposed use and/or physical improvements for the subject property or site. 

Site plan

• A dimensioned and to-scale site plan that labels all proposed physical improvements, distance from lot lines, and any key activity areas is required.  

Project budget

• An itemized budget for the proposed use and/or improvements is required. 

Proof of community support

• Any combination of letters of support from residents, property owners, business owners, local alderpeople, and institutions proximate; presentations from community meetings; and consistency with neighborhood plans fulfills this requirement. 

Description of impact on immediate block area and surrounding community

• Please see application-type specific requirements for details. 

Purchase offer

• Each application must include a proposed purchase price. With few exceptions, market rate applications are expected to offer the full market value or above for the property. 

Economic Disclosure Statement (EDS) 

• This can be completed online here. Download a PDF copy to upload to the application. 

Indebtedness check

• The applicant must not have any outstanding debts or financial obligations to the City or delinquent real estate property taxes.    
• If the applicant is a non-profit, the indebtedness check is performed on the non-profit organization and its officers. 
• If the applicant is a business, the indebtedness check is performed on all ownership interests of greater than 7.5 percent (7.5%).