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SSA #18

About SSA #18

Special Service Area #18 (SSA #18) is a special taxing district that has been established along North Halsted Street from Belmont to Irving Park. Revenue generated from the taxing district is directed back to the neighborhood to be spent according to the annual SSA work plan. A Mayorally-appointed SSA #18 Commission which is comprised of local property and business owners within the SSA develops the work plan. The Northalsted Business Alliance is the Sole Service Provider for SSA #18 and is responsible for implementing the SSA work plan.

Since being established in 1997, SSA #18 has provided funding and leadership to address concerns of property and business owners along Northalsted. In 2009, a 15-year extension was approved by the Chicago City Council. SSA #18 helps keep Northalsted an attractive place to work, play, invest, and do business by providing:

Planters, landscaping, and street tree maintenance
Sidewalk snow removal and maintenance within the SSA #18 boundaries, including power washing
Maintenance of SSA #18 trash receptacles
Banners and winter holiday decorations that brighten up the area
Funding to support marketing efforts and special events within the SSA #18 boundaries including Chicago Pride Fest, Northalsted Market Days, the Northalsted Halloween Parade, and other events

Map of SSA #18

Click here to view our past SSA Audits
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Click here for more information about the City of Chicago Special Service Area (SSA) Program.

Commissioners

James Ludwig
President
Roscoe’s

Elizabeth Fuld
WeeCare Preschool

David Gassman
DLG Management

Kearby Kaiser
Drummond Advisors

Timothy Klump
Dexter Lock & Key

Mike Raffety
3500 block of North Halsted St. resident

Cindy Rudman
NoteworthyNotes

If you are interested in serving as an SSA #18 commissioner please contact us for additional information.

Meetings

Location

All meetings are open to the public.
Virtual meetings held via Zoom
9:00 am – 10:30 am

For access to public SSA #18 Commission meetings please contact [email protected] to obtain meeting link.

2021 Meetings

January 13 | Agenda
February 10
April 14
July 14
October 13
December 8

2020 Meetings

2019 Meetings

2018 Meetings

2017 Meetings

2016 Meetings

2015 Meetings

Programs

Businesses located within the SSA service area and/or Northalsted IN & PROUD Member businesses may be eligible for a variety of rebate/grant programs offered by Northalsted Business Alliance to support the business community. All rebates and grants will be processed on the 1st and 15th each month. Please see the available programs and application details below.

COVID-19 Rebates & Grants:

Application Deadline for 2020 Rebates is January 31, 2021, 11:59pm. Documentation & receipts deadline is 90 days after application submission.

Northalsted SSA 18 Seasonal Enhancements Rebate Program
Eligible businesses may receive a rebate of up to 50% ($2,000 maximum) for the purchase of eligible seasonal enhancement expenses that encourage a healthy and socially distant space in response to COVID-19.

Northalsted SSA 18 Healthy Air Rebate Program
Eligible businesses may receive a rebate of up to 100% ($2,000 maximum) for the purchase of eligible healthy air expenses that improve air quality. Eligible projects include HVAC upgrades, air purifiers, air filters, and window upgrades in response to COVID-19.

Northalsted SSA 18 Social Distancing Support Rebate
Eligible businesses may receive a rebate of up to 50% ($1,000 maximum) for additional staffing expenses needed to monitor social distancing, capacity restrictions, or health screenings of customers in response to COVID-19.

Northalsted SSA 18 Health & Sanitation Rebate
Eligible businesses may receive a rebate of up to 50% ($500 maximum x 2 rebates) for sanitation expenses, such as cleaning supplies, services, and more, related to the COVID-19 crisis.

Northalsted SSA 18 Digital Marketing Grant
Eligible businesses may receive a $250 grant, for marketing expenses related to the COVID-19 crisis.

Northalsted SSA 18 Digital Marketing Rebate
Eligible businesses may receive up to a 50% rebate ($500 maximum, twice per calendar year) for marketing expenses related to the COVID-19 crisis.

Non-COVID-19 Grants & Rebates:

Northalsted SSA 18 Facade Rebate
Eligible businesses may receive up to a 60% rebate ($2,500 maximum per storefront) for facade projects costing at least $1,000. Eligible projects include improvements on awnings, doors, windows, signage, and more.

Northalsted SSA 18 Security Rebate
Eligible businesses may receive a rebate of up to 50% ($1,500 maximum per business) for security expenses, such as purchasing surveillance systems, safety lighting, and more.

Northalsted SSA 18 Emergency Board Up Grant
Eligible businesses may receive a grant of $250-$500 per 25 linear feet of boarded-up storefront.

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