State Awards $15.4M to Help Homeowners, Landlords Afford Home Repairs
February 11, 2010 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
Two programs serve low-income residents, create jobs. CHICAGO, IL - February 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A new round of $15.4 million in federal affordable housing funds will help low-income residents, including seniors and persons with disabilities, and landlords rehabilitate more than 420 homes across the state, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced today.
IHDA Urges First-Time Homebuyers to Take Advantage of Home Start Advance Loan
October 12, 2009 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
Must Close Before December 1, 2009 to Qualify for Advance Loan on Federal Credit.
CHICAGO, IL - October 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — With the federal tax credit deadline fast approaching, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) reminds potential first-time homebuyers to take advantage of the Home Start Tax Advance Loan. The deadline for the loan, which offers up to $6,000 in down payment assistance, is December 1, 2009.
State Funding to Help Persons with Disabilities Stay in Their Own Homes
September 29, 2009 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
Home Modification Grants Enable IL Residents to Maintain Indepence. CHICAGO, IL - September 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Low-income seniors and residents with disabilities in Illinois can continue to live independently and with family under a new round of $2.2 million in state funding through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). Families and individuals with special needs can apply for Home Modification Program grant money to install ramps, chair lifts, wider doors and other accessible improvements to their homes
IHDA Board Appoints Governor’s Former Deputy Chief of Staff as Executive Director Gloria L. Materre brings strong housing, development experience to position
September 21, 2009 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
CHICAGO, IL - September 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Members of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) board today appointed Gloria L. Materre, former deputy chief of staff under Governor Pat Quinn, as executive director. IHDA is the state agency dedicated to financing affordable housing across the state. Materre succeeds DeShana L. Forney, who resigned to pursue other career opportunities.
Statewide Program to Award $15M to Help Low-Income Residents Afford Rent Payments
April 8, 2009 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
CHICAGO, IL - April 08, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Illinois’ innovative Rental Housing Support Program is entering a second year of helping low-income residents by providing nearly $15 million in additional grants to agencies and landlords across the state to lower rents to affordable levels.
Governor Blagojevich Announces $2 Million in Grants to Help Persons with Disabilities Stay in Their Own Homes
January 8, 2009 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
CHICAGO, IL - January 08, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Illinois is investing an additional $2 million to support the Home Modification Program, a statewide program that adds ramps, chair lifts and other features to homes so low-income seniors and residents with disabilities can continue to live in their communities, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced.
