Announcements
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) released 2008 second round request for proposals (RFP) from local administering agencies to help run the nation’s largest rental assistance program. Illinois’ Rental Housing Support Program will help around 4,000 households each year.
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(9.2.08)
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Summary of key points concerning HR 3221 (the 2008 Housing and Economic Recovery Act).
(8.13.08)
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Dear Housing Partner, The subprime mortgage crisis is having repercussions for all of us involved in the financing and development of affordable rental housing and homeownership
opportunities for low and moderate income households.
(8.12.08)
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July 28, 2008
Dear Housing Partner:
The on-going volatility in the financial markets is having repercussions for all of us involved in the financing and development of affordable rental housing. One consequence of the crisis has been the reduction of resources available to the Illinois Housing Development Authority (“IHDA”) from the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund (“Trust Fund”).
(7.29.08)
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Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) officials today joined the Morgan County Housing Authority and the Jacksonville community to celebrate the completion of 22 newly constructed affordable homes for low-income families. The Downtown Commons development brings much-needed affordable housing to the area. The development also helps the City of Jacksonville achieve its revitalization plans and attract more investment to the neighborhood.
(7.10.08)
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Blagojevich Administration officials from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today took part in the official opening of a supportive housing development in Peoria that will help build homes and futures for 79 local homeless veterans and people with mental illness, disabilities, and substance abuse. New Hope Apartments provides a safe place to live while the tenants learn to become self sufficient. The development, sponsored by two local not-for-profit organizations, rehabilitated the former YWCA building, helping the City of Peoria to preserve a historic building.
(6.12.08)
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