Home Repair and Community Revitalization Programs

Greening and Revitalization Efforts (City of Springfield)

IHDA recognizes that investing in homes and communities throughout Illinois is an effective way to combat the ongoing effects of the housing crisis and assist with community revitalization efforts. In an effort to stabilize communities, we partner with local governments and non-profit organizations to offer programs that invest in vacant residential properties and return them to productive use. We additionally provide funding to these program partners that enable eligible homeowners to make necessary repairs and accessibility improvements, allowing residents to stay in their homes while preserving and improving the quality of single-family housing.

Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) Round 2

The Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) is designed to assist low- and very low-income homeowners by providing funds for vital health and safety repairs and accessibility improvements. Through these activities, the program aims to preserve existing affordable housing stock, provide investment in communities, improve the health and well-being of occupants, and help low-income and disabled or mobility-impaired individuals remain in their homes. HRAP is administered through a network of grantees around the state, and individual homeowners apply though those grantees.

Homeowners Looking for Assistance with Repairs: Homeowners apply for the program directly through our grantees. See the grantee list  to contact a grantee in your area to get on the waitlist. Please note that, unfortunately, demand for this program far exceeds available funding. In most cases grantees, will have substantial waitlists and getting on a waitlist in no way guarantees that you will receive assistance. Additionally, the grantee will have to review your documentation to verify that you qualify for the program. Household income, property value limits, and other eligibility criteria apply. Please reach out to a grantee or review the Frequently Asked Questions document for additional information.

The Land Bank Technical Assistance Network (“TF-LBTA” or “TA Program) was originally created as a component of the Land Bank Capacity Program, but it now operates as an independent grant program funded by the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The TA Program assists in the building of the capacity and sustainability of local communities and land banks through responsible partnerships.

Please direct any questions to LBCPinfo@ihda.org.

The Strong Communities Program (SCP) grants funds to municipalities, counties, and land banks to address affordable housing needs and community revitalization efforts. SCP will return vacant residential properties to productive and taxable use through rehabilitation and provide funds for demolition in cases where properties are beyond repair and negatively impacting neighboring residences, preparing them for future development.  SCP will increase property values, create jobs, help reduce crime, generate additional tax revenue, and attract further community investment. By enabling greater revitalization opportunities, SCP will preserve existing affordable housing stock that is often in city centers and in proximity to community amenities (schools, parks, medical facilities, shopping, jobs, and transportation).

Please direct any questions to SCPinfo@ihda.org

Strong Communities Program Round 3 Update

Round 3 application period is now closed. 

  • You may see the Application Guide for reference via Sharefile here. You may also  find answers to common questions by visiting our SCP R3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page via Sharefile here.
  • IHDA hosted an Application Tutorial Webinar on May 20, covering the application process and program details, including a live Q&A. Please reach out to scpinfo@ihda.org directly for a copy of the webinar and slides.

For further assistance, please direct any questions to SCPinfo@ihda.org.


Strong Communities Program Round 2 Documents

FAQs

SCP Awardees – Round 2

The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repair Program (HAFHR) is now closed. IHDA does not directly fund homeowners or maintain a waitlist. If you are a homeowner looking for a payoff quote for your HAFHR lien, please email subrlse@ihda.org. All other inquiries may be sent to CAgeneralinquiries@ihda.org.

Funds are made possible through Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF), which was established under section 3206 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the ARP).