The Home Accessibility Program (HAP)

If you or a loved one are in need of home accessibility improvements, we want to make you aware of a program that may help you stay in your home. The Home Accessibility Program (HAP) provides up to $25,000 to help seniors and persons with disabilities…

Home For the Holidays

Malcome Wright (left) with Dennis Wiggins (right), Executive Director of the Joseph Corporation The Illinois Hardest Hit program continues to help homeowners across the state who are struggling to make their mortgage payments.  Recently,…

IHDA Annual Report Fiscal Year 2017

We are pleased to announce the release of our Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report. 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of IHDA by the Illinois Legislature.  This Annual Report takes a look back at milestones throughout our history as…

Another Family Helped with Assistance Through the Illinois Hardest Hit Program

The Illinois Hardest Hit program has helped thousands of Illinois homeowners who were struggling to make their mortgage payments successfully keep their homes. Here is a touching testimonial from Byron Foxie of Waukegan who received Hardest…

Technical Assistance Sessions – Register Today!

IHDA is hosting a series of Technical Assistance Sessions that will cover the new PPA process and address any questions on the 2018-2019 Qualified Allocation Plan. Please take advantage of this opportunity and register today!

Another Homeowner Helped with the 1stHomeIllinois Program

As saving for a down payment of 10 or 20 percent becomes more difficult, down payment assistance programs can be the difference between buying a home and not. IHDA’s first mortgage programs are able to connect homebuyers with up to $7,500…

Another Home Saved Through the Illinois Hardest Hit Program

If you are struggling to make your mortgage payments, it can be a scary and stressful time. You are not alone. Thousands of Illinois homeowners have successfully kept their home through the Illinois Hardest Hit program. Here is the account of…

The Illinois Hardest Hit Program

Are you among the hardest hit and need help paying your mortgage? Help is available through the Illinois Hardest Hit program.  Homeowners who have experienced a 15% reduction in income due to a hardship may be eligible for up to $35,000 in…

IHDA Annual Report Fiscal Year 2016

We're excited to release the new IHDA FY2016 Annual Report. Whether it was helping a family find an affordable place to live, giving local governments the tools they need to create vibrant neighborhoods, or generating more opportunities for…

The 2017 Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing

The 2017 Illinois Governor's Conference on Affordable Housing co-hosted by the Illinois Housing Development Authority and the Illinois Housing Council will take place on March 13 & 14, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel, 151 East Wacker…