Permanent Supportive Housing

At IHDA, we believe every person, regardless of illness or limitation, should have the freedom to choose to live as independently as possible in settings appropriate to their own personal needs and preferences. That is why we commit significant resources to the development of permanent affordable housing that offers elective supportive services that allow residents to achieve long-term housing stability.

If you are interested in developing supportive housing but don’t know where to begin, check out the tools and resources in the side bar for assistance.

Current funding opportunities as well as information about past funding rounds under IHDA’s Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program are available below.

Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program: Round XII Funding Opportunity

IHDA has released a Request for Applications under Round XII of its Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program. Notably, this funding opportunity includes an allocation of the Illinois Remediation Funds available for qualifying developments that provide supportive housing targeted to individuals living with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders, and that are also currently experiencing homelessness or chronic homelessness. Full information about this funding opportunity can be found in the RFA:

Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program: Round XII Request for Applications

Mandatory RFA Informational Webinar

IHDA held a mandatory RFA informational webinar on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, which interested Sponsors were required to attend or review the recording. The presentation slides from the webinar may be found here and a recording of the webinar is available here.

Optional Opioid Remediation Fund Informational Webinar

IHDA will be offering an additional optional webinar to clarify the requirements and process associated with the Opioid Remediation Funding opportunity as a part of the Round XII RFA. Sponsors and service providers interested in applying under the Round XII RFA are strongly encouraged to attend. This optional webinar will take place on Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. A recording of the webinar will be made available on this website. Please register using this link: Opioid Remediation Fund, PSH RFA Informational Webinar.

The following timeline is subject to change at IHDA’s discretion. 

EVENT DATE
Mandatory RFA Informational Webinar

Registration: PSH RFA Round XII Informational Webinar

 Wednesday, August 6, 2025

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Optional Opioid Remediation Fund Informational Webinar

Registration: Opioid Remediation Fund, PSH RFA Informational Webinar

 Thursday, August 7, 2025

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Universal PPA Deadline

For Projects seeking Round XII PSH Development Program and 2026 9% LIHTC

 Wednesday, September 17, 2025
PPA Notification to Sponsors Tuesday, November 25, 2025
PSH Round XII Application Deadline Monday, January 26, 2026
Clarification Period Early March 2026
Recommendations to Board Friday, May 15, 2026

The Preliminary Project Assessment (PPA) is the first step when applying for Authority resource requests. All potential applicants under the PSH Development Program must complete the PPA process prior to the submission of a full application.

PPAs and full Applications must be submitted electronically via IHDAConnect. Please view the following instructional video or contact IHDAconnecthelp@ihda.org for more information.

PPA Submission Documents

Preliminary Project Assessment (PPA) Workbook

The updated Preliminary Project Assessment (PPA) Workbook must be used when applying for any IHDA-administered program that requires a PPA, including 9% LIHTC, 4% LIHTC, and PSH. This PPA Workbook allows for a Project to be submitted for consideration under multiple programs with one PPA submission. Only this current version will be accepted. Updated August 2025.

Development Experience Certification: Sponsor

Updated August 2025

 Development Experience Certification: General Contractor  

Updated August 2025

 Development Experience Certification: Architect  

Updated August 2025

 Development Experience Certification: Service Provider  

Updated August 2025

Development Experience Certification: Property Manager

 Updated September 2021, to be used with 2026 application round.

 Multifamily Fee Payment Form  

Multifamily fee payment form to be submitted with all PPA and full applications. Updated August 2025.

PPA Reference Documents

Design, Construction and Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Underwriting Standards Guide

Updated December 2024

IHDA Enterprise Green Communities (EGC) Workbook

At time of PPA submission, Projects must certify that they will adhere to EGC’s 40 mandatory criteria at time of Application, which are detailed in this workbook. A Project’s compliance with EGC’s 40 mandatory criteria will be evaluated solely at time of Application.

Section 811 Initial Demand List

Refer to this list as the Project prepares a PPA submission. Updated July 2025.

SRN Initial Demand List

Refer to this list as the Project prepares a PPA submission. Updated July 2025.

PPA Data and Metrics Chart 2026

2026 PPA Review Parameters

2026 Food Access PPA Verification Process

PPA Status List

Community Opioid Remediation Fund Priority Area Application

Sponsors intending to seek Opioid Remediation Funds should reference this map to determine which, if any, of the Opioid Remediation Fund geographic service areas the Project falls within.

PSH Tenant Screening Requirements

For use with applications to the PSH Development Program Round XII.

PSH Coordination Requirements

For use with applications to the PSH Development Program Round XII.

Please note that the Application documents and resources are currently being updated and finalized. All final supplemental documents will be published on this website in fall 2025.

Sponsors can view prior rounds’ supplemental documents below for historical reference. The historical documents are provided for reference only and are subject to change.

Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program: Historical Round Information

Round XI Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program Approvals

Round XI Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program Applications Received

Preliminary Project Application (PPA) Documents - Historical, for reference only

As noted, PPAs and full Applications must be submitted electronically via IHDAConnect. You may find an IHDAConnect instructional video below.

PPA Submission Documents

Primary Reference Documents


Application Documents - Historical, for reference only

As noted, PPAs and full Applications must be submitted electronically via IHDAConnect. You may find an IHDAConnect instructional video below.

 Mandatory Application Submission Documents

Please note: IHDA will require that sponsors submitting applications under the PSH Development Program evidence the inclusion of 20 non-code items to meet IHDA’s Universal Design requirements. Should sponsors not be able to meet this threshold, they must provide a narrative explaining why 20 items cannot be physically achieved.

Scoring Application Submission Documents

 Application Reference Material – Mandatory Criteria

Application Reference Material – Scoring Criteria

2022 Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program Approvals

2022 Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program Applications Received

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) have announced that development teams can now apply to participate in its Supportive Housing Institute (SHI), a program designed to equip teams with the tools and knowledge to navigate the complex process of developing and financing housing with supportive services. SHI will provide technical assistance, training, and additional resources to teams who look to access funding through federal and state initiatives like IHDA’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Development Program.

The Application period closed on 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.  Information about upcoming events and more SHI program information may be online here.