Illinois Hardest Hit Fund (Disaster Recovery)
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
About This Program
Former federal disaster recovery program for homeowners affected by economic hardship. While this specific program is closed, IHDA may activate similar assistance programs following declared disasters. Check IHDA website for current emergency homeowner assistance.
Program closed; listed for reference only
The cited general URL responded on 2026-08-23; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Alton, IL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Program currently closed
- Was available for disaster-affected homeowners
- Check IHDA for active emergency programs
- Future disaster programs may be activated
- Provided up to $30,000 assistance
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Deadline: Program closed; check IHDA for future disaster programs
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