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Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF)

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

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Overview

Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF)

Status: Applications No Longer Being Accepted (Closed October 31, 2023)

Geographic Scope: Illinois state-wide

Overview: The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund was a state program designed to provide emergency assistance to homeowners in need of help with mortgage payments, property taxes, utilities, and other housing-related expenses. The program has closed to new applications.

    Program Goals

  • Prevent mortgage delinquency, default, or foreclosure
  • Prevent loss of utilities or other public services
  • Prevent homeowner displacement or loss of ability to live in home

    Application Status

  • CLOSED as of October 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Applications are no longer being accepted
  • Portal is closed

    Housing Counseling Support

  • Economic Growth Corporation is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency
  • Available to assist with ILHAF-related housing counseling certificates
  • Appointments for housing counseling were available through November 30, 2023
  • For existing applicants: Contact ILHAF customer relations at 866-454-3571 or email for status of completed applications

    What They Funded

  • Mortgage assistance
  • Property tax assistance
  • Utility assistance
  • Other housing-related emergency expenses

    Contact Information

  • GROWTH Phone: (309) 788-6311 (for housing counseling information)
  • GROWTH Address: 371 3rd Street W, Milan, Illinois 61264
  • GROWTH Email: [email protected]
  • ILHAF Customer Relations: 866-454-3571
  • Program Information: IllinoisHousingHelp.org

How to Apply

Application Process (CLOSED - For Reference Only)

Application Status:

  • Applications are NO LONGER being accepted as of October 31, 2023

  • The application portal has closed
  • Housing Counseling (Previously Required):

  • HUD-certified housing counselor meeting was required as part of application

  • Economic Growth Corporation provided housing counseling services

  • Appointments were available through November 30, 2023
  • For Existing Applicants:

  • Review application status through ILHAF account portal

  • Contact ILHAF customer relations at 866-454-3571 for status updates

  • Email [email protected] for questions about completed applications

  • Check IllinoisHousingHelp.org for program updates
  • Note: If you need assistance with foreclosure prevention, contact GROWTH at (309) 788-6311 for HUD-certified housing counselor services.

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