Get City To Pay For Your Camera Systems

Written By Phil Buoscio

From Chicago Association of Realtors:

Chicago announced details about the new Home and Business Protection Rebate Program this week. This program will provide up to $1,020 in reimbursements for people who purchase security cameras and a year of video storage, as well as outdoor lights and GPS trackers for their cars.

This program is part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan for public safety throughout the city of Chicago, and it aims to make residents feel more safe.

The city will provide reimbursement for:

  • Up to $225 per camera (cost of camera and tax only) for a maximum of 2 cameras, or a total $450 reimbursement

    • One year of subscription costs for cloud-based video storage systems for a maximum of $150 per annual subscription

  • Up to $100 per light (cost of light and tax only) for a maximum of 2 lights, or a total $200 reimbursement

  • Up to $50 per vehicle GPS tracking device (cost device and tax only) for a maximum of 2 devices, or a total $100 reimbursement

    • One year of subscription costs for GPS tracking applications as required for use by the vehicle GPS tracking device manufacturer up to $120.

To be eligible:

  1. Applicants must be an owner or tenant of a property used as a primary residence, business, religious institution or nonprofit organizations within the City of Chicago OR own or lease a vehicle registered to a primary address within the City of Chicago.

  2. The applicant must provide documentation that verifies proof of purchase.

  3. The applicant must provide photo documentation that verifies installation.

To apply for a reimbursement or for more information Click here

Phil Buoscio

A future-driven Realtor who's lived in Chicago all his life and understands its neighborhoods, trends, and people. He was part owner of a large Brokerage who downsized to start his own Brokerage in 2006. This allowed him to have pursue a more enjoyable, focused approach with fewer clients and specialize with clients of Income Property, Green Renewable New Construction Development.

A committed Environmental Activist who was the Catalyst for the first LEED Certified USBGC line of Speculative Homes in Chicago +PLUSHOUSE.

To further lead our transition to clean energy he also leads a Solar installation team Brokering Solar on the POWUR platform. Since the first LEED home he sold in 2016 with Solar he has not looked back from pushing for solar and highly efficient homes.

With an extensive background in remodeling as a General Contractor and New Construction Broker(having overseen the design and sales of over 30 developments), he is a great asset to any developer who is considering a project in or around Chicago. He knows the market now, and that each builder must be future-driven to stay ahead of the market.

Phil understands the construction trades, building codes, and zoning laws to help his clients envision possibilities and limitations that impact the value of a property in the long run.

Phil is an income property specialist as well and has represented some of the larger independent landlords in Chicago in acquisitions and sales. He oversees his own highly profitable income portfolio of over 40 units in ten properties.

Phil has personally closed over 200 million in sales personally since 2001 in over 800 transactions and has been the Top Broker in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood over the last 22 years.

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