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Another Family Helped with Assistance Through the Illinois Hardest Hit Program

The Illinois Hardest Hit program has helped thousands of Illinois homeowners who were struggling to make their mortgage payments successfully keep their homes. Here is a touching testimonial from Byron Foxie of Waukegan who received Hardest Hit Fund assistance through the Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County. “My son, Tige, was born prematurely at 6 […]

Another Homeowner Helped with the 1stHomeIllinois Program

As saving for a down payment of 10 or 20 percent becomes more difficult, down payment assistance programs can be the difference between buying a home and not. IHDA’s first mortgage programs are able to connect homebuyers with up to $7,500 in assistance for down payments and closing costs, competitive interest rates, and tax benefits […]

Another Home Saved Through the Illinois Hardest Hit Program

If you are struggling to make your mortgage payments, it can be a scary and stressful time. You are not alone. Thousands of Illinois homeowners have successfully kept their home through the Illinois Hardest Hit program. Here is the account of a homeowner who recently saved her home. My name is Jennifer. I have to […]

The Illinois Hardest Hit Program

Are you among the hardest hit and need help paying your mortgage? Help is available through the Illinois Hardest Hit program.  Homeowners who have experienced a 15% reduction in income due to a hardship may be eligible for up to $35,000 in reinstatement and/or ongoing monthly mortgage assistance while  working to regain financial stability.

IHDA Annual Report Fiscal Year 2016

We’re excited to release the new IHDA FY2016 Annual Report. Whether it was helping a family find an affordable place to live, giving local governments the tools they need to create vibrant neighborhoods, or generating more opportunities for the state’s development partners to build and preserve affordable housing, our investments changed lives and communities in 2016.

The 2017 Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing

The 2017 Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing co-hosted by the Illinois Housing Development Authority and the Illinois Housing Council will take place on March 13 & 14, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601. Register today at www.ilgovernorsconference.com.

New Financing Available for the Creation and Operation of Community-Based Supportive Housing

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is now accepting applications for two programs to fund the development and operation of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for special needs populations and persons with disabilities, including residents who are transitioning out of nursing homes and into community living. This round of IHDA’s Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program will fund […]

The Illinois Housing Development Authority Has Moved

We are pleased to announce that IHDA has relocated offices. Our new address is: 111 E. Wacker Drive Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60601 Please note that our main phone number (312.836.5200) and our email addresses remain unchanged. Should you have questions, please reach out to your primary IHDA contact. We look forward to serving you at […]