Illinois Hardest Hit Fund

Illinois Housing Development Authority

Closed Disaster Relief

About This Program

Provided mortgage payment assistance and principal reduction to eligible homeowners affected by unemployment or underemployment. Program has ended but IHDA may offer similar programs in response to future economic crises.

Program closed; was up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.

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

Key Details

  • Program has ended
  • Provided up to $30,000 mortgage assistance
  • Helped homeowners affected by unemployment
  • Check IHDA website for current programs
  • May reopen in future economic emergencies

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(866) 454-3571

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Program ended; check for successor programs

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