Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants | Illinois Housing Development Authority

Offers interest-free loans and grants, forgivable over varied set period of years, for home purchases for qualifying buyers.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/03/2024

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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) Email [email protected] for Opening Doors program or email [email protected] and provide the following information: (a) Borrower name and property address (b) Expected closing date (c) email address (to send payoff statement) (d) Authorization from borrower (2) Email IHDA at [email protected] or call 877-456-2656 or 312-439-3538 (Spanish) for more information on current mortgage assistance programs

Fee

None

Required documents

Valid photo ID; Proof of residence in Illinois; Proof of income;

Eligibility

Resident of Illinois; Income limits and home price limits apply; Meet credit score requirements; Complete homeownership education class; Additional requirements vary by 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. Also provides funding for the Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) administered by partner agencies.