




2027 IL Housing Blueprint
Illinois Housing Needs Your Input
The 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint is a plan to understand housing needs, costs, and availability—and use that information to guide what comes next. Get involved: take the survey, attend a community discussion, or both. Read more.
Access Home Launch
A New Way to Buy a Home in Illinois
A place to call your own can change everything. IHDA's new Access Home program for first-time homebuyers helps make the dream of homeownership possible with assistance equal to 6% of the purchase price, up to $15,000, to help cover down payment and closing costs. See how Access Home can get you there.
Preservation 2.0
Preservation Limited Rehabilitation 2.0 - Now Accepting Applications
Preservation 2.0 will provide subordinate funding to IHDA-assisted developments to help upkeep the properties and enable them to continue providing affordable housing throughout Illinois. Prospective applicants can review the Request for Applications and apply today! Find out details and watch a recording of the Information Session here.
QAP Draft Public Hearing
Public Input Now Open for Draft QAP
IHDA's draft 2027-2028 Qualified Allocation Plan is now available for public review. Community members, partners, and housing stakeholders are encouraged to share feedback during the public comment period and attend the public hearing (on June 8).
Strong Communities Program
New Funding Available for Community Revitalization Efforts
IHDA's Strong Communities Program is now accepting applications from municipalities, counties, and land banks to help revitalization efforts that are focused on vacant and abandoned properties. Learn more and apply.


