Illinois Housing Development Authority
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Pat Quinn, Governor



HOUSING SEARCH LOCATOR

AFFORDABLE HOME BUYING TOOLS

2010 LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT QUALIFIED ALLOCATION PLAN ("QAP")

MAKING HOME AFFORDABLE

IL HousingSearch.org is a FREE resource to help users find rental housing, including accessible units, across the state of Illinois and for landlords to advertise their vacant rental properties free of charge. For access, visit IL HousingSearch.org or call 1-877-428-8844 for toll-free assistance.

The Illinois Home Start Loan Program helps first time homebuyers achieve the dream of homeownership affordably with its 5.00% interest rate. Home Start also offers a NEW down payment assistance loan.

The 2010 Qualified Allocation Plan for Low Income Housing Tax Credit applicants is now available. This page has more details about the QAP, workshops, application documents, deadlines and answers collected from the workshops. President Obama's Making Home Affordable program provides additional resources to help as many as 9 million homeowners nationwide avoid foreclosure and secure more affordable loans. View full details at: makinghomeaffordable.gov and financialstability.gov
 
Announcements

IHDA IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM HUD-CERTIFIED HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES IN COOK COUNTY FOR THE COOK COUNTY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE MEDIATION PROGRAM

(3.12.10)
For more information, see this File
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STATE'S CHIEF AFFORDABLE HOUSING OFFICIAL ANNOUNCES NEW PRESERVATION INITIATIVE
New federal financing resources to help increase affordable rental housing. Click the link to review the Term Sheet
(3.1.10)
For more information, see News Release
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NEW WEB SITE CREATES ILLINOIS 'HUB FOR HOUSING'
A new free bilingual web site featuring statewide property listings is available now to help Illinois residents find their next rental home.
(1.5.10)
For more information, see News Release
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Events and Meetings

MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
All meetings start at 9:30 a.m. and are held in the IHDA Board Room, Suite 700, 401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
(3.19.10)
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MORTGAGE RELIEF PROJECT - CHICAGO
Mortgage Relief Project Event in Chicago -- Saturday, April 17.
(4.17.10)
For more information, see this Flyer
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THE CHICAGO FAIR HOUSING ALLIANCE
"Affirmative Furthering Fair Housing for Municipalities After the Westchester Settlement"
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
University of Illinois at Chicago
Student Center East
Room 302
750 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Registration at (866) 794-3340 or igpa@uillinois.edu
(4.28.10)
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The Illinois Housing Development Authority finances the creation and the preservation of affordable housing throughout the state to increase the supply of decent and safe places for people of low or moderate means to live.
 

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