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Action Illinois does not provide direct assistance to people looking
for affordable housing. However, these websites provide other potential
resources. Internet access is generally available at public libraries
for those who need it.
Click here to
download this list of resources in PDF format.
City of Chicago (Click on City
Departments at top of page for link to Department of Housing)
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
http://www.ihda.org
or for subsidized rental listings and other housing resources:
http://www.ihda.org/Map.aspx
or for Rental Housing Support Program information:
http://www.ihda.org/ViewPage.aspx?PageID=229
CHAC (Administers Chicago Housing Choice Voucher Program)
http://www.chacinc.com
USDA Rural Development Illinois (Click on Housing and Community
Facilities at the top of page. On the Multi-Family Housing Programs
page, click on "Locate
an affordable apartment complex near you" to go to a map of subsidized
apartments.)
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/il/
Greater Chicago Housing and Community Development Website
http://www.chicagoareahousing.org
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development— Rental
Housing in Illinois (Subsidized Housing, Public Housing, and Housing
Choice Vouchers and other information)
http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=il&topic=renting
The HomeSales.gov web site provides current information about single family
homes for sale by the U.S. Federal Government. These previously owned homes
are for sale by public auction or other method depending on the property. Anyone
can buy a home for sale by the U.S. Government, but you must work with a real
estate agent, broker or servicing representative to submit an offer or bid.
http://www.homesales.gov/
The Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL) is a coalition
of local Centers for Independent Living (CILs) that work with people who have
disabilities. Click on the link at the bottom of the INCIL home page to find
your local CIL.
http://www.incil.org/
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago
provides information about HIV-related housing services in
the Chicago area.
http://www.aidschicago.org/community/housing/
Community Action Agencies don't provide actual housing, but do provide
a wealth of housing-related social services, including utility assistance
and housing counseling. To find the Community Action Agency in your county
visit
the Illinois Associations of Community Action Agencies website and click
on "Members" on
the left of the home page.
http://www.iacaanet.org
IllinoisLegalAid.org
provides lower-income and vulnerable Illinois residents with information
about their legal rights and responsibilities, referrals
to free and low cost legal aid offices, multimedia training and
education,
and forms and instructions for
representing themselves. Much information on housing issues
is available.
www.IllinoisLegalAid.org
Direct 2 Housing provides contact information, information about application processes and eligibility criteria for Supportive Housing options in Metro Chicago.
http://www.direct2housing.org/
1-888-995 HOPE provides free assistance to homeowners
who are having trouble paying their mortgage.
Call
1-888-995-HOPE or visit http://www.995hope.org
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