How much funding does Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) provide?

Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) provides Up to $60,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF)

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Funding Amount

Up to $60,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF)

Status: Program was reopened as of the date announced in the second article (2022-2023 timeframe). Based on the website content dated 2026-04-03, the current status of this program is unclear as the most recent reopening had a deadline of January 31, 2023.

Geographic Scope: Illinois (statewide)

Focus Areas:

Past-due mortgage payments

Property taxes

Property insurance

Homeowner and/or condo association fees

Eligibility Requirements:

Be at least 30 days late on one or more of: mortgage loan, property tax, property insurance, and/or HOA/condo association fee payments

Household income at or below 150% Area Median Income (AMI)

Own and occupy a home in Illinois as a primary residence

Experienced a financial hardship after January 21, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic (including hardships that began before but continued after this date)

Proof of citizenship is NOT required

Receiving ILHAF will NOT affect immigration status or result in public charge determination

Required Documentation:

Proof of identification (driver's license, state ID, permanent residency card, or other form of ID)

Proof of household income (tax returns, pay stubs, or other documentation)

Proof of occupancy (bank statement, cell phone bill, credit/debit card statement, or other documentation)

Proof of ownership (property tax bill, property deed, or other documentation)

Delinquency statement (mortgage statement, property tax statement, insurance statement, or HOA/Condo Association statement)

What They Fund: Direct payments to mortgage servicers, taxing bodies, or other eligible entities for approved applications

Contact Information:

Will County Center for Community Concerns (WCCCC)

Phone: (815) 722-0722

Address: 2455 Glenwood Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (Wed until 7:30pm), Closed Sat-Sun

Call WCCCC to speak with a Housing Advocate for help applying

Background: Funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Illinois was allocated $386.9 million for this purpose.

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Visit www.illinoishousinghelp.org to initiate the application process
2. Gather all required documentation (see overview section)
3. Complete application with the following information:
- Proof of identification
- Proof of household income
- Proof of occupancy
- Proof of ownership
- Delinquency statement
4. Submit application through online portal at www.illinoishousinghelp.org