Illinois Hardest Hit Fund Mortgage Assistance

Illinois Housing Development Authority

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Mortgage payment assistance for Illinois homeowners experiencing financial hardship due to unemployment, underemployment, or other hardship. Can also cover delinquent property taxes and homeowner association fees. Assistance is a zero-interest, forgivable loan.

Maximum assistance amount for eligible homeowners

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance
  • For homeowners facing financial hardship
  • Zero-interest, forgivable loan
  • Covers mortgage, property tax, HOA fees
  • Income and hardship requirements apply

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in New Lenox, IL can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in New Lenox early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Deadline: Ongoing program

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