City-Funded Housing Programs Downtown Upper-Story Conversion Program

The Downtown Upper-Story Conversion Program, offered by the City of Carbondale, Illinois, provides a $2,500 incentive for commercial property owners within the BPR Primary Business district to convert upper stories into habitable living spaces. The program awards $2,500 for each dwelling unit, up to $5,000 per property. To be eligible, the property must be located within Carbondale's BPR Primary Business District and have an upper story that is not currently a habitable dwelling unit. Additionally, owners must enter into a TIF redevelopment agreement with the City. The City of Carbondale will conduct pre and post inspections to ensure that the converted units meet building codes and are habitable living spaces. Interested applicants can find more information and access the application form through the provided links: [Instructions for Applying](https://www.explorecarbondale.com/DocumentCenter/View/5736/Downtown-Upper-Story-Conversion-Program-Application-Online-PDF), [Ordinance 2016-30](https://www.explorecarbondale.com/DocumentCenter/View/5745/Downtown-Upper-Story-Conversion-Program-Ordinance-Online-PDF), [Form W-9](https://www.explorecarbondale.com/DocumentCenter/View/5735/W-9-PDF), [Application Form](https://www.explorecarbondale.com/FormCenter/Encrypted-Forms-21/Downtown-UpperStory-Conversion-Program-A-121).