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Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards Funds to Demolish Vacant and Abandoned Properties

The city of Peoria was awarded $712,000 from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) through the Strong Communities Program. This year, $19 million dollars was distributed through the Strong Communities Program.  Peoria was one of 68 un...

Code Enforcement Building Relationships through 100 Blocks in 100 Days Initiative

PEORIA, IL (September 5, 2023) The City of Peoria Community Development Department is launching the fourth annual 100 Blocks in 100 Days initiative on Tuesday, September 5.  The program continues through mid-December.

Over the next one hundred day...

2024 CDBG Public Services Application Available Monday, July 24

The city of Peoria is accepting applications from not-for-profits, 501(c)3 organizations, and government agencies for 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services funding from Monday, July 24^th, through Friday, September 1^st. 

The...

Great Neighbor Appreciation Week is July 8th – July 14th

The city of Peoria Community Development Department is hosting its annual Great Neighbor Appreciation Week from July 8^th through July 14^th.  The week begins with a citywide cleanup event on Saturday, July 8th and continues throughout the week of ...

City Announces 2023 Neighborhood Mini Grant Program Recipients

The City of Peoria Community Development Department awarded mini grants to 32 neighborhood associations and homeowner associations through the 2023 Neighborhood Mini Grant Program. 

The Neighborhood Mini Grant Program provides neighborhood and hom...

City Reminds Property Owners to Maintain Their Yards This Spring and Summer

The City of Peoria Community Development Department is encouraging property owners to maintain their yards this spring and summer. Code enforcement inspectors are writing warning notices and tickets to landlords, homeowners, and commercial property owners...

City Accepting Applications for 2023 Violence Prevention Funding

The City will be accepting applications for 2023 Violence Prevention funding beginning Monday, April 10^th at 8:00 AM through May 12^th at 2:00 PM. This grant provides funding to non-profits, 501(c)3 organizations, and government agencies to offer violence ...

Peoria Park District and City of Peoria to Host Press Conference on April 10

The public is invited to join representatives from the Peoria Park District and City of Peoria on Monday, April 10^th at 10:30 am for a press conference and ribbon cutting to celebrate the improvements at Trewyn Park, 2219 S. Idaho Street. Improvements inc...

City Launches Updated Peoria Cares Customer Service Portal and App

The city of Peoria has partnered with SeeClickFix to announce an updated Peoria Cares request platform. For over ten years, Peoria Cares has been a free, easy, and convenient way of connecting with the City of Peoria. By phone, desktop, or app, c...

Applications for the 2023 Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program Open on March 6

The city of Peoria will accept applications for the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program from Monday, March 6^th at 8:00 AM through Friday, April 7^th at 5:00 PM. 

The Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program provides neighborhood and homeowner associations fundi...

City Accepting Applications for Down Payment Assistance and Housing Rehabilitation

The City is accepting applications for the Down Payment Assistance Program and the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Staff will accept applications until all funding has been distributed. Applicants to both programs must qualify under specific criteria.&...

Applications for the 2023 Roof Program Lottery will Open on January 17

The 2023 Roof Program Lottery, which helps low-income homeowners with roof repairs, will open on Tuesday, January 17 at 8:00 AM and conclude on Friday, February 10 at 5:00 PM.

To qualify for the Roof Program, applicants must: 

• Own their ho...

Prairie State Legal and City of Peoria Hosted a Virtual Renter Education Presentation

On Tuesday, December 20, at 12:00 PM, Prairie State Legal Services and staff from the Community Development Department will host a 30-minute informational session entitled, “Resources for Residents/Know Your Rights.  Topics will include...