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Freeport staff pursuing IHDA home repair grant; program limited to rehabilitation and accessibility projects, not new construction
Summary
City staff reported they are preparing an IHDA Home Repair and Accessibility Program application for rehabilitation, accessibility and roof projects; IHDA guidance prohibits use of these funds for new construction.
Council received an update on a proposed application to the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Home Repair and Accessibility Program. Staff and consultants explained the IHDA program’s stated intent is to preserve and rehabilitate existing affordable housing, provide accessibility improvements for residents with mobility limitations, and offer roof‑only or full rehabilitation projects up to program limits.
Staff clarified the program cannot be used for new home construction. The presentation outlined three eligible project types: full rehabilitation (up to $50,000 per unit in the example), accessibility improvements for persons with disabilities, and roof‑only projects. Applicants must meet IHDA income eligibility and program rules.
City staff said the application is being prepared and communities should expect IHDA notifications about awards between June and August; the city is completing the application for submission as part of the program cycle. No binding contract or award was executed at this meeting.
Why it matters: The IHDA program could provide funding for home repairs and accessibility improvements for eligible homeowners in Freeport but cannot be used to fund new infill housing construction under the program rules.
