First Time Buyer Home Loans | Illinois Housing Development Authority

Administrative entity managing programs for homeowners, first-time home buyers, renters, multifamily developers, and property managers.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/29/2025

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211 DuPage County

Physical Address

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Voice

312-836-5200

Main

Application process

(1) Call or email [email protected] (2) Submit required documents (3) complete home ownership education program

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

Valid photo ID; Proof of residence in Illinois; Proof of income; Loan application documents; Additional documents may be required.

Eligibility

Must be purchasing a primary residence; Borrower must have credit score of 640 or higher; Property must be located within the State of Illinois; Must meet income guidelines; Price of property must fall within purchase price limits; Must pay 1% of sale price or $1000; Borrower's debt to income ratio must be 50% or lower. Must complete home ownership education program.

Languages

Spanish, English

Service area

IL

Agency info

Illinois Housing Development Authority

Administrative entity managing programs for homeowners, first-time home buyers, renters, multifamily developers, and property managers.