Innovation House Program
Sparking change through CBFs
Innovation Houses are repurposed vacant houses occupied by Community-Building Fellows (CBFs) seeking to transform neighborhoods of concentrated distress by participating in community change. CBFs can be from any source, but they must commit to working 10+ hours per month in volunteer community or civic service. Rent is $400/month and util
Innovation Houses are repurposed vacant houses occupied by Community-Building Fellows (CBFs) seeking to transform neighborhoods of concentrated distress by participating in community change. CBFs can be from any source, but they must commit to working 10+ hours per month in volunteer community or civic service. Rent is $400/month and utilities are not included. Ideally, CBFs will be full-time AmeriCorps members and fulfill the service requirement through their placements, but they need not be.
NeighborScapes, in partnership with community-based organizations in Greater Englewood, is piloting a program to redevelop vacant houses and gather CBFs in service to the Englewood community.
Our Chicago Locations
Englewood- 5719
Englewood- 5719
Englewood- 5719
Our first home! The house has been running since 2015.
We are currently looking for residents.
Rent: $400 per room
We currently have THREE AVAILABLE ROOMS at this location.
Englewood- 6727
Englewood- 5719
Englewood- 5719
We acquired this property in the summer of 2018.
We are currently looking for residents.
Rent: $400 per room
We currently have FOUR AVAILABLE ROOMS at this location.
Englewood- 6446
Englewood- 5719
Englewood- 6446
We acquired this property the summer of 2020.
We are currently looking for residents.
Rent: $400 per room
We currently have THREE AVAILABLE ROOMS at this location.
Englewood- 1400
Englewood- 6446
We acquired this property the summer of 2020.
We are currently looking for residents.
Rent: $400 per room
We have ZERO AVAILABLE ROOMS at this location.
Englewood- 1447
Englewood- 1447
We acquired this property in 2021.
COMING SOON
FALL 2026
Englewood- 1725
Englewood- 1447
We acquired this property in 2021.
COMING SOON
SPRING 2027
Our Harvey Expansion
NeighborScapes is expanding into Harvey, IL!
After growing and operating successfully in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood for 7 years, NeighborScapes is excited to announce its new collaboration with the City of Harvey and local civic leaders.
NeighborScapes continues its unique housing model: renovating distressed properties, then renting them at below-market rates to Community Building Fellows (CBFs). CBFs will engage in civic activity or community service at least ten hours monthly in observance of NeighborScapes' mission to help strengthen the fabric of neighborhoods.
The first Harvey renovation was completed at 15720.
We currently have TWO AVAILABLE ROOMS at this location.
Additional support was provided by Flossmoor Community Church.
How do you become a Community Building Fellow
Thank You For Your Interest
Thank you for your interest in being a Community Building Fellow (CBF). Before you can officially be a CBF, there are a few steps that we ask you to take prior to moving forward.
Schedule an Appointment
If you are interested in living in the Innovation House contact Omari Moore, our Executive Director, at omoore@neighborscapes.org.
Innovation House Application
Fill out the application. You can access the application below.
*Please provide a scan of some form of State Issued I.D.*
Proof of Income
Each Applicant needs to provide Proof of Income, in the form of your six previous pay-stubs or an offer letter if you're an AmeriCorps Member. Please submit your proof of income with your application for the Innovation Houses program.
Please note that we require a 3 day review process before being able to move into an Innovation House.
Credit Karma
Each Applicant needs to set up a free Credit Karma account. The purpose for this is to check your credit status.
Process for Credit Karma
After completing the Credit Karma setup, we need view your credit score. Please contact Omari Moore at omoore@neighborscapes.org for assistance with completing this.
Meeting Other Community Building Fellows
Lastly, we ask that you meet with other Community Building Fellows (CBFs) prior to moving into the Innovation House.
If you have any questions, please contact Omari Moore at omoore@neighborscapes.org.