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Welcome to IHDA’s resource center for media professionals and others interested in the Authority’s news and events. IHDA offers a variety of resources to keep you up to date on current, future, and past happenings with IHDA and in the affordable housing industry.

2024 News Releases

Pritzker Administration Provides Nearly $300 Million in Emergency Mortgage Assistance

March 20, 2024

Pritzker Administration Announces New Cohort for Program Focusing on Equity in Affordable Housing Development

March 15, 2024

2023 News Releases

Only Five Days Remain to Apply to Become an Emerging Affordable Housing Developer

November 27, 2023

New Supportive Housing Community Opens in Springfield

October 26, 2023

Illinois Housing Development Authority, LISC Launch New Program to Support Emerging Housing Developers

October 20, 2023

Pritzker Administration Provides $19 Million for Community Revitalization

Sept. 20, 2023

Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Program Closing in 60 Days

Sept. 1, 2023

Pritzker Administration Relaunches “Opening Doors” Homebuyer Assistance Program With Additional $20 Million Investment

Aug. 1, 2023

Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces Funding Opportunity for Permanent Supportive Housing

July 11, 2023

New Affordable Housing to Break Ground in Springfield

June 29, 2023

Governor Pritzker Awards $26 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for Affordable Housing

June 21, 2023

Governor Pritzker Announces $15 Million In New, Competitive Homeownership Assistance Program

June 8, 2023

Illinois Housing Development Authority Launches New Program to Support Emerging Housing Developers

May 31, 2023

Gov. Pritzker Announces $15 Million in Funding for Community Revitalization

May 4, 2023

Pritzker Administration Provides $15.3 Million in Home Improvement Grants

April 25, 2023

Pritzker Administration Awards $38.7 Million to Improve Housing Accessibility and Stability for Vulnerable Illinoisans

March 20, 2023

Pritzker Administration Relaunches “Opening Doors” Homebuyer Assistance Program With Additional $8 Million

Jan. 19, 2023

2022 News Releases

Pritzker Administration Announces More Than $1 Billion in Emergency Rental Assistance Disbursed to Renters and Landlords

Nov. 14, 2022

Pritzker Administration Reopens Housing Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners

Homeowners struggling to keep up with housing payments during the COVID-19 pandemic may now apply for up to $60,000 in assistance, doubling the assistance previously available

Nov. 4, 2022

Pritzker Administration Announces up to $30,000 in Mortgage Relief per Eligible Homeowners

Applications for Homeowners Affected by COVID-19 to Open this November

Oct. 19, 2022

Pritzker Administration Relaunches “Opening Doors” Homebuyer Program

Down Payment Assistance Program to Address Key Barriers Faced by Historically Underserved Communities

Sept. 8, 2022

Pritzker Administration Announces Funding Opportunity to Improve Housing Accessibility and Stability for Vulnerable Households

Up to $60 Million in state and federal funding will preserve and develop supportive housing serving persons with disabilities and those at risk of homelessness

August 11, 2022

Pritzker Administration Awards $12 million in Rebuild Illinois funds for Affordable Housing Preservation

Limited Rehabilitation Preservation Program Provides Capital Funds to Renovate Aging Affordable Housing Stock Across Illinois

July 15, 2022

Pritzker Administration Provides Nearly $75 million for Affordable Housing Development

COVID-19 Affordable Housing Grant Program Will Support the Creation of More Than 1,000 Units for Families, Seniors, and Individuals with Disabilities

June 17, 2022

Pritzker Administration Awards $34 million in Tax Credits for Affordable Housing

Federal Incentive Will Create 1,343 Units for Families, Seniors, and Individuals with Disabilities

May 27, 2022

Governor Pritzker Highlights $309 Million Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners

Homeowners impacted by COVID-19 pandemic encouraged to apply for assistance today.

April 29, 2022

Pritzker Administration Launches $309 Million Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners

Homeowners financially impacted by COVID-19 can now apply for up to $30,000 in assistance at www.illinoishousinghelp.org

April 11, 2022

Pritzker Administration Announces $309 Million Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19

Homeowners can apply for up to $30,000 in assistance at www.illinoishousinghelp.org starting April 11

March 30, 2022

Pritzker Administration Announces up to $30,000 in Housing Relief per Eligible Homeowners

Applications for Homeowners Affected by COVID-19 to Open in April

February 23, 2022

Illinois Housing Development Authority Takes Steps to Protect Applicants’ Personal Information

Pritzker Administration Awards $55 Million to Improve Housing Accessibility and Stability for Vulnerable Residents

State and federal funding will preserve and develop hundreds of supportive housing units that serve persons with disabilities and those at risk of homelessness

2021 News Releases

Governor Pritzker Announces Applications Now Open For Nearly $300 Million in Additional COVID-19 Emergency Assistance for Illinois Renters and Landlords

Illinois Rental Payment Program is now Accepting Applications Through Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at illinoishousinghelp.org

December 6, 2021

Illinois Rental Payment Program to Reopen in Early December 2021

Illinois Rental Payment Program will open for New Applications Beginning Monday, Dec. 6 at illinoishousinghelp.org

November 6, 2021

Gov. Pritzker Announces Initial Allocation of 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance is 100 Percent Disbursed to Renters and Landlords

Federal Report: Illinois Leads the Nation in Getting Rental Assistance Dollars to Vulnerable Renters and Landlords

Next Round of Illinois’ Nation-Leading Rental Payment Program to Launch Nov. 8

October 27, 2021

New Affordable Apartments for Seniors Open in Warrenville

Warrenville Horizon Senior Living offers independent living for residents 62 years and older in DuPage County

October 27, 2021

New Affordable Housing Development for Seniors Opens in Mount Prospect

The Kenzie Senior Residences brings 74 new affordable apartments to suburban Cook County

October 21, 2021

Gov. Pritzker Announces $443 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance Disbursed, More Than 90 Percent of State’s Initial Relief Allocation

Illinois Continues to be National Leader in Delivering Aid to Households in Need

October 1, 2021

Illinois Rental Payment Program Distributes Over $252 Million, 50% of State’s Relief Allocation Paid to Renters and Landlords Impacted By COVID-19

Illinois Continues to Ramp Up Efforts to Deliver Emergency Rental Assistance to Households in Need

September 2, 2021

Pritzker Administration Reaffirms Ongoing Commitment to Affordable Housing Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

August 31, 2021

Illinois Rental Payment Program Provides Over $209 Million to Renters and Landlords Impacted By COVID-19

Landlords have until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15 to Complete Their Portion of the Application

Illinois Continues to Lead in Getting Rental Assistance Out to Households Quickly

August 13, 2021

Renovations Underway to Transform Long-Vacant Retirement Home in Maywood

Pritzker Administration to Provide $60 Million in Funding for Supportive Housing Across the State

June 23, 2021

Pritzker Administration Receives 70,000 Complete Applications for Rental Relief Funding in Four Weeks

$70 Million Already Paid Out in First Round of Payments, Tenant-Led Round Launches Next Week

June 23, 2021

Construction Kicks Off for New Affordable, Barrier-Free Housing in Cook County

State Financing will Provide 16 Apartments with Supportive Services to Increase Independence and Quality of Life for Residents

June 2, 2021

Joint Statement from Illinois Housing Development Authority and Chicago Department of Housing on Available Emergency Rental Assistance

June 1, 2021

Pritzker Administration Awards $29 million in Tax Credits for Affordable Housing

Federal Incentive Will Create 1,229 Units for Families, Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

May 21, 2021

Governor Pritzker Announces $1.5 Billion in Housing Assistance for Illinois Renters and Landlords Hit Hardest by COVID-19

State to Provide an Additional $400 Million in Mortgage Assistance

Governor Signs HB 2877 Reaffirming Administration’s Commitment to
Housing Stability.

May 17, 2021

Illinois Housing Development Authority Completes State’s First Single Family Social Bond Transaction

Designation Recognizes Long Track Record of Responsible Investments that Promote Inclusive Economic Growth

February 18, 2021

Illinois Housing Development Authority Releases Application for $8 Million to Strengthen Neighborhoods

Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Program (APP) Round 5 Provides Relief for the Maintenance and Demolition of Abandoned Properties

January 21, 2021

Pritzker Administration Awards $40 Million to Increase Housing Opportunities for Vulnerable Residents

State investment will improve housing options and quality of life for households at risk of homelessness or institutionalization

January 15, 2021

2020 News Releases

Pritzker Administration Provides $10 Million in Community Revitalization Grants

Strong Communities Program Will Assist 68 Municipalities, Counties and Land Banks in Affordable Housing Creation and Community Development Efforts

December 21, 2020

Pritzker Administration Launches Two New Homebuyer Assistance Programs

Student Loan Repayment and Down Payment Programs Help Overcome Barriers to Homeownership

December 1, 2020

Illinois Housing Development Authority Releases Applications for $10 Million in Community Revitalization Grants

Strong Communities Program Provides Assistance to Municipalities, Counties and Land Banks for Affordable Housing and Community Development Efforts

August 25, 2020

Pritzker Administration Launches $150 Million in Emergency Mortgage Assistance

Applications Now Available to Help 10,000 Homeowners at: ema.ihda.org

August 24, 2020

Pritzker Administration Extends Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance

Applications for Rental Assistance now Available until August 28th at era.ihda.org

August 18, 2020

Governor Pritzker Launches Largest Emergency Housing Assistance Programs in the Nation

Over $300 Million for Rent and Mortgage Relief Will Help 40,000 Households Impacted by COVID-19

August 10, 2020

Pritzker Administration Awards $26 million in Tax Credits for Affordable Housing

Federal Incentive Will Create 1,188 Units for Families, Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

July 17, 2020

Pritzker Administration Launches Program to Reduce Housing Insecurity for Justice-Involved Individuals

State funding will provide housing placement and rental assistance for 75 participants to aid their transition to the community

July 15, 2020

Pritzker Administration Provides Nearly $4 million for Housing Counseling

Grants Increase Capacity for Counselors to Provide Free Financial Education and Foreclosure Intervention Assistance

May 15, 2020

Pritzker Administration Awards $11 Million in Home Rehabilitation Grants

The Single Family Rehabilitation Program Provides Grants to Low-Income Homeowners to Make Necessary Repairs

April 16, 2020

Illinois Housing Development Authority Expands Housing Options For Vulnerable Populations

State Investment will create or preserve 172 units of affordable housing with supportive services

January 17, 2020

2019 News Releases

IHDA Joins Local Leaders to Open New Senior Housing in Cary

State investment brings 62 affordable apartments to McHenry County

December 3, 2019

Pritzker Administration Announces Community Revitalization Grant Recipients

IHDA provides over $600,000 to downstate, southern IL communities

November 15, 2019

State Expands Affordable Housing Options for Morgan County Seniors

Prairie Estates provides 23-Units of Affordable Housing for Seniors in Jacksonville

October 24, 2019

State Creates 46 New Affordable Homes for Greene County Families

Hopkins Estates and Tiger Trace replace two outdated era public housing developments with new, modern homes

October 24, 2019

IHDA Board Names Affordable Housing Expert Kristin L. Faust New Executive Director

October 21, 2019

Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces Additional $2,500 Closing Cost Grant to be Used with Existing Programs

First-time and repeat homeowners can now receive up to $12,500 in assistance to purchase a home in Illinois

August 12, 2019

16-Unit Supportive Housing Development Opens in Northlake

State investment provides permanent housing and supportive services to help individuals with disabilities to live independently

June 7, 2019

Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards $28 million in Tax Credits for Affordable Housing

Federal Tax Incentive Will Support the Construction and/or Rehabilitation of 25 Affordable Housing Developments creating 1,864 units for families, seniors and individuals with disabilities

May 17, 2019

Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces $8.1 million in Community Stabilization Grants

The Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Program (APP) Provides Assistance for the Maintenance and Demolition of Abandoned Properties

May 17, 2019

Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces Application Deadline for the Hardest Hit Program

Homeowners have less than one week to apply for $35,000 in mortgage payment assistance before the program closes on April 30

April 24, 2019

Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards $3 Million for Home Accessibility Program

Program provides grants to seniors and persons with disabilities to make necessary repairs that will allow them to remain in their homes

April 19, 2019

Illinois Housing Development Authority Launches New Initiative to Attract Bond Investors in 2019

New investor relations website seeks to increase investor demand for IHDA’s municipal bonds

February 8, 2019

2018 News Releases

New Senior Housing Development Opens on Chicago’s Near West Side

The McCrory Senior Apartments delivers 62 modern apartments across ten formerly vacant lots

November 13, 2018

Critically Needed Senior Housing Coming to McHenry County

Construction underway in Cary to provide 62 affordable apartments for low-income seniors

September 6, 2018

Construction Underway to Transform Garfield Elementary School into Affordable Senior Housing

Shuttered school will be redeveloped into 57 apartments for low- and moderate-income seniors

June 21, 2018

New Affordable Housing Breaks Ground in Cass County

Construction underway on 20 single-family rental homes for working families in Virginia, Illinois

May 24, 2018

Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards $26.4 million in Federal Tax Credits to Finance Affordable Housing Across Illinois

Federal Tax Incentive Will Support the Construction and Rehabilitation of 1,327 Affordable Apartments in 15 Counties

May 18, 2018

Illinois Housing Development Authority Receives Upgraded Bond Rating from Moody’s Investors Service

Ratings Agency Cites Long Track Record of Sound Financial Management and Planning

May 18, 2018

Leavitt Apartments, the First of Their Kind in Illinois, Officially Open

State investment provides permanent homes and supportive services for six individuals with disabilities

January 11, 2018

2017 News Releases

IHDA Awards $22.5 Million in Federal Tax Credits

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Will Support the Construction and Rehabilitation of 1,442 Affordable Apartments Statewide

September 29, 2017

Federal Program Offers $35,000 to Assist Seniors Struggling with Reverse Mortgages

Illinois’ Reverse Mortgage Assistance Program helps senior homeowners with reverse mortgages avoid foreclosure

April 4, 2017

Federal Program Offers $50,000 to Homeowners with Underwater Mortgages

Illinois’ I-Refi program provides $50,000 in forgivable assistance to help borrowers reduce what they owe on their mortgage and refinance into new affordable loan

February 2, 2017

2016 News Releases

Governor Rauner Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit

SB2921 encourages donations of private capital to finance affordable housing developments across Illinois

December 20, 2016

Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards Federal Tax Credits to Increase Affordable Housing Statewide

30th Year of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Will Support the Construction and Rehabilitation of 784 Affordable Apartments across Illinois

September 30, 2016

Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces Re-Opening of its Mortgage Assistance Program to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure

Up to $35,000 in Mortgage Assistance Available to Qualifying Homeowners

July 22, 2016

Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces Refinance Program for Underwater Homeowners

Illinois’ I-Refi Program Provides $50,000 in Mortgage Assistance to Help Responsible Borrowers Refinance into an Affordable Loan

July 12, 2016

Illinois Receives $269 million in Federal Hardest Hit Funds to Continue Assistance to Struggling Homeowners and Stabilize Communities
More struggling homeowners and communities in Illinois affected by foreclosures will receive financial assistance as a result of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s announcement today to allocate an additional $151 million in Hardest Hit Funds (HHF).

April 20, 2016

Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards Federal Tax Credits to Finance Affordable Housing Statewide
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board of Directors on April 15 awarded $12.2 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to 11 affordable housing developments in eight counties across the state.

April 19, 2016

IHDA Annual Report Fiscal Year 2015
IHDA unveils its first all-digital annual report. Click the read more below to see our highlights from Fiscal Year 2015.

March 21, 2016

Federal Dollars Put to Work
The Illinois housing market closed on a high note, with December posting increases in both sales and median prices.

March 21, 2016

Illinois Housing Development Authority Board Names New Executive Director
The Members of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today voted to appoint Audra Hamernik as the new executive director of the state’s housing finance agency.

February 19, 2016

2015 News Releases

Thirteen Developments Receive Federal Tax Credits to Boost Affordable Housing in Illinois

Federal Tax Incentive Will Support the Construction and Rehabilitation of 860 Affordable Apartments Statewide.

October 20, 2015

IHDA Launches Mortgage Program to Boost Homebuying in Hardest Hit Areas and Stabilize Communities

$30 Million in Federal Resources to Fund Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Buyers in Illinois.

August 4, 2015

Governor Rauner Outlines Plan for Transformation at Annual Affordable Housing Conference

Addresses Housing Industry Leaders on Job Creation, Education and Delivering Value for Taxpayers throughout the State.

April 1, 2015

Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces New Mortgage Program for Home Buyers and Owners

@HomeIllinois Mortgage Provides $5,000 in Down Payment Assistance and Customizable Loans to Make Homeownership Affordable for All Borrowers.

March 3, 2015

Members of the media should direct all requests and inquiries to:

Julia Frevert

Director, Communications
E-mail: jfrevert@ihda.org
Phone: (773)802-1301

Andrew Field

Deputy Director, Communications
E-mail: afield@ihda.org
Phone: (312) 836-5335

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