Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF)
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
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.
- 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
Program Goals
- CLOSED as of October 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
- Applications are no longer being accepted
- Portal is closed
Application Status
- 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
Housing Counseling Support
- Mortgage assistance
- Property tax assistance
- Utility assistance
- Other housing-related emergency expenses
What They Funded
- 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
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process (CLOSED - For Reference Only)
Application Status:
Housing Counseling (Previously Required):
For Existing Applicants:
Note: If you need assistance with foreclosure prevention, contact GROWTH at (309) 788-6311 for HUD-certified housing counselor services.
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