City of Paris – Building a Better Community
When local employers considered moving to Indiana when their workforces could not find enough housing, the City of Paris worked with IHDA and the Laborers’ Home Development Corporation to develop quality affordable apartments that convinced them to stay. More recently, as demand for affordable housing for seniors has grown, [...]
IHDA Funding to End Homelessness – Lincoln Park Community Services
IHDA was one of the major funders of Lincoln Park Community Services' (LPCS) newly constructed permanent supportive housing development in Chicago. This 20-unit community supports people who have experienced homelessness by providing affordable housing and critical resources to support their employment, education, mental health, and overall stability. In this [...]
IHDA Homeownership – Creating Hope, Changing Lives
Young couples often confront a variety of challenges, from finishing school to securing appropriate housing for their families. For Illinois residents Cecilia and Alexis, IHDA offered the much needed resources and support to assist them in becoming homeowners. In addition to receiving down payment assistance, these newlyweds illustrate ways [...]
IHDA Partnering To Provide Affordable Housing
Community partnerships are a key component to IHDA’s ability to provide affordable housing opportunities in Illinois. Through our collaboration with the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC,) our joint efforts provide participants like Dewanna Hughes with the financial and supportive services needed for sustainable homeownership. In this video, Dewanna [...]
Diversity And Inclusion At IHDA
Diversity and inclusion are key values at IHDA and we are proud to offer a unique staff culture where people's differences are embraced and celebrated. We believe that our differences strengthen both our team, and our overall mission to provide affordable housing options to people throughout Illinois. Thank you so [...]
IHDA’S Community Revitalization Programs
IHDA’s stabilization and planning strategies provide guidance and funding to help local governments effectively tackle their most urgent problems and grow their communities. The City of Decatur was awarded grant funding from IHDA in 2018, which allowed them to turn vacant and blighted properties into assets, helping renew their [...]