Homeowner Resources Homeowners have access to a variety of helpful resources! From property tax appeals and sidewalk repairs to financial assistance and referrals, the 30th Ward Office is here to help. Check out the resources below. Commissioner Jessica Vásquez, Cook County Board (8th District) 2934 N Milwaukee Ave Unit C, Chicago, IL 60618 (312) 603-6386 ** Offers assistance with tax exemptions, tax appeals, and more Cook County Treasurer's Office 118 North Clark Street, Room 112 Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 443-5100 Northwest Center 5233 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 (773) 283-3888 ** Provides foreclosure prevention, LIHEAP & Benefits Enrollment, First-Time Home Buying counseling, and much more Veterans Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Headquarter Office 1100 S. Hamilton C-O11 (Lower Level), Chicago, Illinois 60612 Phone: (312) 433-6010 **Financial assistance for veterans for emergency aid for rent, utilities, transportation, and food Utility Assistance – CEDA 567 W. Lake Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 782-CEDA (2332) inquiry@cedaorg.net **utility assistance Shared Cost Sidewalk Program The 2026 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program was opened for applications on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Stay tuned for an update in January 2027. **Residents can apply to the program by using the 311 app, calling 311, or visiting the ward office. Housing and Home Modification – City of Chicago’s Office for People with Disabilities (312) 743-5767 or e-mail MOPDHomeMod@cityofchicago.org ** housing and home modifications for people with disabilities Home Repair Program (Formerly known as the Roof and Porch Repair Program) City of Chicago More information will be released later in 2026 Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program **The Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral program is a tax-relief program that works like a loan. It allows qualified seniors to defer a maximum of $7,500 per tax year (this includes 1st and 2nd installments) on their primary home

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Zoning Intake Forms This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors. Part 1 Applicants for zoning changes (e.g., zoning map amendments, major zoning variations or special uses, etc.) should complete Part 1 as their first step in communicating with the 30th Ward. We will then review the information provided and reach out to schedule a meeting about your project with Alderwoman Cruz and/or ward staff. Part 2 Part 2 of the Zoning Intake Form should be completed after meeting with Alderwoman Cruz and staff, but prior to the Community Zoning Committee meeting at which the project will be presented.

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Alderwoman Ruth Cruz Ruth Cruz has served as Alderwoman of the 30th Ward since May 2023, proudly representing portions of the Belmont Cragin, Portage Park, Dunning, Avondale, and Irving Park communities. Born in Mexico and raised on the northwest side of Chicago from the age of seven, she is deeply rooted in the city that welcomed her. She is also a proud mother, a role that continues to shape her commitment to building safer, stronger communities for the next generation. A proud graduate of Carl Schurz High School, she later attended Roosevelt University, earning both a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in management. Prior to her election, Alderwoman Cruz served as a director of college admissions at Robert Morris University and Roosevelt University, where she focused on coaching and developing talent, helping individuals grow into leadership roles and achieve their professional goals. She was also actively engaged in public service through her volunteer work with the 30th Ward Office, the County Restorative Justice Court in Avondale, and the Local School Council at Foreman College and Career Academy. Known for her disciplined, goal-driven leadership and ability to perform effectively under pressure, Alderwoman Cruz approaches her work with focus and determination. Her work on the City Council is guided by a steadfast commitment to working families, public safety, economic development, youth programs, affordable housing, and good government. She strives to ensure that city services are responsive and effective for all residents, foster a sense of security and care throughout the community, and lead with a fearless dedication to progress. Most recently, Alderwoman Cruz successfully passed a resolution through the City Council calling on Congress to adopt Medicare for All and is leading efforts to improve conditions at the Department of Animal Care and Control. In addition, Alderwoman Cruz is a strong advocate for street safety and infrastructure improvements that protect all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, reflecting her broader commitment to safer streets and accessible transportation. She has also brought grassroots democracy to the 30th Ward, creating a community-driven zoning and development review process as well as an annual participatory budget that ensures ward residents decide how to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for infrastructure and public space projects every year. Alderwoman Cruz lives in Belmont Cragin with her husband, two children, and one very spoiled dog. City Council Committee Assignments Traffic and Pedestrian Safety (Vice Chair) Economic, Capital and Technology Development Environmental Protection and Energy Health and Human Relations Immigrant and Refugee Rights Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Affiliations Latino Caucus (Vice Chair) Progressive Caucus Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation Leadership Academy

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2025-26 Participatory Budget Results The votes are in for the 2025-2026 30th Ward Participatory Budget! Thanks to everyone who voted—we received 379 valid votes from 30th Ward residents for projects in three sections of the ward: western, central, and eastern. Projects only competed against each other within each section, rather than across the whole ward. The winning areas to be addressed, and the runners-up, are shown below. You can find a map of the locations here and the full voting results here . We will request traffic studies from the Chicago Department of Transportation for the winning locations and the runners-up. CDOT will propose solutions for each location and provide us with estimated costs. Up to $500,000 in menu money set aside for participatory budget projects will first go towards implementing projects in the winning locations, but surplus funds will then be used for runner-up locations to the extent possible. We will keep you informed about progress on these locations and the planning and implementation of projects for making them safer. Thanks again to everyone who voted, submitted locations and safety issues for consideration, and attended our workshops! Western Part of Ward 30 Winning Location: W. Roscoe St. between N. Narragansett Ave. and N. Central Ave. – bike lane improvements (166 votes) Runner-Up Location: N Melvina Ave between W Roscoe St and W Belmont Ave - traffic calming measures (111 votes) Central Part of Ward 30 Winning Location: N Kilbourn Ave between W Addison St and W Belmont Ave - traffic calming measures and bicycle safety improvements (174 votes) Runner-Up Location: N Laramie Ave and W Grace St and nearby areas - pedestrian improvements (163 votes) Eastern Part of Ward 30 Winning Location: W Addison St and N Avondale Ave / Kennedy Expressway - pedestrian improvements (169 votes) Runner-Up Location: W Addison St and N Keeler Ave - pedestrian improvements (140 votes)

Honorary Street Designations Alderwoman Cruz may propose four honorary street designations per calendar year. Read below for more information about this program. Honorary street designations are available for organizations or individuals who have made a significant contribution to the City, state, nation, or world. New honorary streets: Cannot honor a living individual (nominees must be deceased). Can be no longer than two blocks in length. Cannot be placed where there is already an honorary street designation. Remain in place for five years (but can be renewed by the alderperson for an additional five years. To nominate an individual or organization, please send a brief summary of the proposed honoree and their contributions along with the proposed location to Jason Liechty, 30th Ward Director of Policy and Zoning, at Jason.Liechty@cityofchicago.org . Visit the unofficial Honorary Chicago website for even more information about honorary streets in Chicago!

2026 CAPS Meeting Schedule Look up your beat meeting location here .

30th Ward Maps Clicking on a map will open it in a new window. Residential Parking Zones Honorary Street Signs since 2023 Community Areas Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts and Special Service Areas (SSA

30th Ward Zoning Process The 30th Ward Office has established the following process for reviewing projects requesting zoning map amendments and similar changes: Applicant submits Zoning Intake Form - Part 1. Meeting with Alderwoman and/or staff. Applicants submit Zoning Intake Form - Part 2. Project is reviewed by the 30th Ward Community Zoning Committee (CZC) meeting. CZC issues recommendation to Alderwoman. If project is judged to be significant or controversial enough, public meeting will be scheduled. If not, then neighborhood will be flyered and feedback requested from residents. Feedback indicating controversy will trigger a public meeting (#5). Alderwoman makes decision on project.

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