Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces $15 Million for Home Improvement and Repair for Illinois Households
CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced $15 million in grants to 34 local government and nonprofit organizations to administer the state’s Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP). Through HRAP, eligible homeowners can receive up to $50,000 to make critical health, safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency repairs to their homes. The funding will assist approximately 400 homeowners in 28 counties statewide.
“Everyone deserves a safe, accessible place to live, and through this critical investment in our working families, Illinois is helping its residents repair, improve and preserve the special places they call home,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Homes are full of memories – they’re generational gathering spaces and places for community. With tariffs and rising costs this is a critical resource for Illinois families and I encourage all qualified homeowners to apply for this valuable program.”
To qualify, homeowners must be at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income based on household size, current on their mortgage, and own a single-family home in need of rehabilitation. Eligible repairs through HRAP include:
- Addressing mechanical, electrical, structural, or plumbing deficiencies that pose health or safety risks.
- Accessibility modifications for residents with disabilities or mobility challenges.
- A “roof-only” option is available for homes without additional major issues.
“The average Illinois home has weathered more than half a century of winters, storms, and other wear and tear, and that adds up,” said Kristin Faust, IHDA Executive Director. “Through HRAP, we’re helping families make essential repairs that preserve their homes, improve safety, and support long-term community stability. These investments make homes livable for another generation and ensure residents can remain safely where they belong, in their own homes.”
HRAP is funded by IHDA but administered through local governments, intergovernmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations who have experience administering housing rehabilitation programs. IHDA received 44 applications from throughout Illinois and, after a competitive scoring process, approved awards to 34 local governments and organizations. This includes 10 new grantee communities and four new counties being serviced through HRAP for the first time.
Homeowners can apply for HRAP through a grantee organization that serves their area. These organizations can provide information on eligibility and their application process. Some grantees may already have waiting lists, so funding does not guarantee availability for local homeowners interested in applying for HRAP.
Contact information for each organization is available on IHDA’s website here. Households residing in areas not currently served by HRAP are encouraged to contact a HUD-certified housing counseling agency to discuss their local options.
Home Repair and Accessibility Program Round 2 Grantees
| Grantee Name | Service Area(s) | Award Amount |
| City of Bloomington | Bloomington | $ 500,000 |
| City of Chicago Heights | Chicago Heights | $ 600,000 |
| City of Danville | Danville | $ 500,000 |
| City of Decatur | Decatur | $ 400,000 |
| City of Galesburg | Galesburg | $ 600,000 |
| City of Loves Park | Loves Park | $400,000 |
| City of Macomb | Macomb | $ 400,000 |
| City of Moline | Moline, East Moline, Silvis | $ 500,000 |
| City of Monmouth | Monmouth | $ 400,000 |
| City of Peoria | Peoria | $ 500,000 |
| City of Rock Island | Rock Island | $ 500,000 |
| City of Waukegan | Waukegan | $ 360,000 |
| Coles County Regional Planning & Development Commission | Coles County Moultrie County Shelby County Montgomery County Cumberland County | $ 350,000 |
| Community Contacts Inc. | Kane County | $ 360,000 |
| Community Partners for Affordable Housing | Antioch, Park City, Evanston, Waukegan, Beach Park, Third Lake, Grayslake, Gages Lake, Gurnee, Hainesville, Highwood, Libertyville, Wauconda, Tower Lakes, Lake Villa, Lakemoor, Long Lake, Lindenhurst, North Chicago, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park, Mundelein, Old Mill Creek, Grandwood, Volo, Wadsworth, Winthrop Harbor, Zion | $ 600,000 |
| County of Will | Will County, Joliet, Bolingbrook | $ 360,000 |
| DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity | Blue Island, Lansing, Chicago Heights, Calumet City, Country Club Hills, Dixmoor, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Harvey, Sauk Village, Park Forest, Phoenix, South Holland, Matteson, Markham | $ 500,000 |
| Far South CDC | Cook County | $ 360,000 |
| Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity | McHenry County, Lake County | $ 500,000 |
| METEC | Peoria County | $ 400,000 |
| Morgan County | Morgan County, Jacksonville | $ 350,000 |
| North West Housing Partnership | Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, McHenry County | $ 500,000 |
| Northeast Community Fund | Macon County | $ 600,000 |
| Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency | Stephenson County, Jo Daviess County | $ 400,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Henry County | Henry County, Stark County | $ 360,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago | Chicago | $ 400,000 |
| Rogers Park Community Development Corporation (Northside Community Development Center) | Chicago | $ 400,000 |
| The Neighbor Project | Kane County, Kendall County, DuPage County | $ 600,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago | Cook County | $ 400,000 |
| Village of Durand | Durand, Davis, Harrison, Pecatonica, Rockton | $ 350,000 |
| Village of Machesney Park | Machesney Park | $ 400,000 |
| Village of Park Forest | Park Forest | $ 600,000 |
| Will County Center for Community Concerns | Will County | $ 400,000 |
| Will County Habitat for Humanity | Will County, Grundy County, Kendall County | $ 400,000 |
About the Illinois Housing Development Authority
IHDA is a self-supporting and mission-driven state agency dedicated to financing the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Illinois. IHDA offers affordable mortgages and down payment assistance for homebuyers, provides financing for the development of affordable rental housing, and manages a variety of assistance programs to create communities where all Illinoisans can live, work, and thrive. Since it was established in 1967, IHDA has delivered more than $29 billion in state, federal, and leveraged financing to make possible the purchase, development, or rehabilitation of 335,750 homes and apartments for low- and middle-income households. For more information on IHDA programs, visit www.ihda.org.
