Illinois Home Assistance Fund (ILHAF) - Mortgage Assistance Program
Funding Amount
Up to $30,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Illinois Home Assistance Fund (ILHAF) - Mortgage Assistance
Status: Active (program opened April 11, 2022)
Overview: Illinois state program providing emergency mortgage assistance to homeowners facing financial hardship and foreclosure risk.
Geographic Scope: Illinois (serving Chicago area)
- Must be 30+ days behind on mortgage payments
- At risk of foreclosure
Eligibility
Award: Up to $30,000 emergency assistance
Contact: Northwest Side Housing Center provides counseling and assistance with applications
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Attend a pre-application informational event (check for upcoming dates)
- Event includes: Informational presentation and one-on-one meetings with housing counselors
2. Prepare Documentation:
- Mortgage payment history
- Proof of hardship
- Income documentation
3. Meet with Housing Counselors:
- One-on-one meetings available to discuss eligibility and complete pre-application
- Housing counselors can help prepare full application
- Northwest Side Housing Center
- Address: 5233 W. Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
- Phone: 773-283-3888
- Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
- Email: info@nwshc.org
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