IHDA Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP)

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) / Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Available Home Repair

About This Program

IHDA Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) is available to homeowners in Chicago, IL.

IHDA allocated $16 million through its Affordable Housing Trust Fund to local governments and nonprofits, who then issue grants to low- and extremely low-income Illinois homeowners for health and safety repairs, accessibility modifications, and energy efficiency upgrades. Homeowners do not apply directly to IHDA, they contact a local administering agency. The 2025 round was funded in February 2025 for a two-year program period.

Typical grant depends on scope of work identified by administering agency; no set household cap published.

Verified against Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) / Affordable Housing Trust Fund's official page on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • $16M round funded February 2025, grant period Aug 2025, Jul 2027
  • Covers health & safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency repairs
  • Apply through local nonprofit or government administering agency
  • Targets extremely low-income and low-income owner-occupants
  • Email HRAP-2info@ihda.org or call IHDA for local agency referral

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

312-836-5200

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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.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • 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).
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: August 2025, July 2027 grant period; apply through local IHDA-certified nonprofit

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for IHDA Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) in Chicago?

IHDA Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) is open to homeowners in Chicago, IL. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for IHDA Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) in Chicago, IL?

Apply directly with Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) / Affordable Housing Trust Fund using the official program link on this page or call 312-836-5200. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: August 2025, July 2027 grant period; apply through local IHDA-certified nonprofit.

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