Group Homes in Illinois

[Chauncy Gray]

Hello All,

Has anyone here from Illinois ever run group homes? Within the next 6-12 months, I want to find properties, flip them and make them group homes. I've heard that people can fix and flip homes and donate them to non-profit organizations that are looking for group homes.

I heard that state has stiff regulations regarding group homes, especially if the state provides any funding. I also heard that private-run group homes are much better.

Who is experienced with investing in properties and turning them into group homes? Would you have any word of advice as to where to begin researching more on this topic?

[Samuel Pavlovcik]

@Chauncy Gray, That makes total sense. My initial thought when you said "Group Homes" was possibly some form of transitional housing from incarceration/rehab instead of elderly/disabled; hence my concerns for neighbors not wanting it in their neighborhood. But I do agree that it could provide benefit to the communities you are serving. IF you can find a lot that is already Zoned to allow for group housing by right, you will still have an easier time; rather than trying to build within single-family zoning; however, you may have an easier time obtaining a variation to allow your use if you have support from the community.

I don't have any thoughts on areas to "Stay away from" and If you find a few lots you are interested in, feel free to send them over and I could do a quick check to see if they would allow Group Housing by right. Feel free to PM me directly. I can also show you how to do this yourself if using publicly available information. If you can find it allowed By Right, you are going to have an easier time regardless. Plus it is likely that you will have more ease in constructing a building that is better suited for that occupancy.