




Access Home Launch
A New Way to Buy a Home in Illinois
A place to call your own can change everything. IHDA's new Access Home program for first-time homebuyers helps make the dream of homeownership possible with assistance equal to 6% of the purchase price, up to $15,000, to help cover down payment and closing costs. See how Access Home can get you there.
2027 IL Housing Blueprint
Illinois Housing Needs Your Input
The 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint is a plan to understand housing needs, costs, and availability—and use that information to guide what comes next. Get involved: take the survey, attend a community discussion, or both. Read more.
Preservation 2.0
Preservation Limited Rehabilitation 2.0 - Now Accepting Applications
Preservation 2.0 will provide subordinate funding to IHDA-assisted developments to help upkeep the properties and enable them to continue providing affordable housing throughout Illinois. Prospective applicants can review the Request for Applications and apply today! Find out details and watch a recording of the Information Session here.
SHI/CSH Round V
IHDA Launches Fifth Supportive Housing Institute
IHDA and the Corporation for Supportive Housing have selected 10 development teams for the 2026 Institute, helping expand supportive housing options across the state. Read more about the program.
3rd Next Gen Cohort
Meet the New Next Gen Cohort
IHDA and LISC are welcoming a new group of emerging developers into the Next Gen Capacity Building Initiative to strengthen affordable housing development across Illinois. Read more about the developers joining the program.


