At IHDA, we know that our work is strongest when our partners succeed alongside us. Our two‑day Owner & Agent Conference brought together 160+ housing professionals for collaboration, practical support, and renewed momentum to serve Illinois communities. #IHDA #AffordableHousing #IllinoisHousing

Last day to share your perspective on the 2027–2028 QAP. IHDA’s public survey for the #QualifiedAllocationPlan closes tonight, & your input directly informs the recommendations & priorities we set for the next plan. Take the survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/9407fe3d8a104f71a17ad5a4871625de

Transforming expertise into impact. IHDA and CSH have kicked off the fifth Illinois Supportive Housing Institute, uniting 10 development teams for hands‑on training that drives the expansion of supportive housing statewide. More: https://ow.ly/MYnf50YzW3S #SupportiveHousing #HousingForAll

Andre Ruddock’s path through IHDA’s Re-entry Program shows the power of stable housing. Now he’s driving change as an outreach leader and advocate. Read about his advocacy: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2026/03/19/home-for-good-event-promotes-second-chances-for-ex-prisoners

Today Governor JB Pritzker convened a roundtable in Bloomington‑Normal to discuss housing needs in one of Illinois’ rapidly expanding regions. Read more: https://gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker-convenes-roundtable-on-build-initiative-to-lower-housing-costs

It's not just saving for a home. It's saving for everything else too. IHDA Access Home helps first-time home buyers in Illinois cover those upfront costs with up to $15,000 in assistance. Making that first step feel more within reach. Find a lender at ihdamortgage.org.

Proud to be recognized by U.S. Bank as a top HFA helping Illinois families achieve homeownership. Details: https://ow.ly/KSYH50YxFj9 #IHDA #ILHousing #AffordableHousing

🏀 Make your next homebuying decision a slam dunk. IHDA Mortgage team is presenting at tomorrow’s HUD‑Approved Home Buyer Education Seminar in Schaumburg. Get the playbook on mortgages, credit, inspections, down payment help, and more. Take your shot: https://ow.ly/tquA50YwWQN

The 2027–2028 Qualified Allocation Plan is taking shape, and IHDA wants your voice in the process. Join us at the Chicago Summit on March 20 to hear proposed updates, ask questions, and help shape Illinois’ next QAP. Register here: https://www.ihda.org/developers/2027-2028-qap/

Housing affordability goes beyond the front door. Keeping more green at home starts with the everyday choices that shape your energy use. Small changes can help make a home more affordable to maintain over time. Scroll through to see a few practical tips to get started. #KeeptheGreen #HappyStPats

Housing preserves more than affordability — it preserves culture. IHDA sat down with José E. López of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center to discuss the history and future of Paseo Boricua and the Nancy Franco-Maldonado Arts Building. #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #HumboldtPark

IHDA was proud to join partners as Cook County announced new investments to strengthen food access and housing stability. The $5.8M dedicated to CBRAP will ensure more residents facing eviction can remain safely housed. #HousingStability #RentalAssistance #CBRAP #EvictionPrevention

IHDA’s new Access Home Program offers assistance equal to 6% of the purchase price, up to $15,000, to help cover down payment or closing costs. Get started: https://www.ihdamortgage.org/homebuyers?program=1

📍Join us in Springfield tomorrow for a hybrid 2027–2028 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) Summit! We’ll be diving into proposed updates to the QAP and discussing how we can shape the future of affordable housing in Illinois. Register https://www.ihda.org/developers/2027-2028-qap/

IHDA Executive Director Kristin Faust joined the Mendoza Podcast for a wide‑ranging conversation on affordable housing. Check it out! https://open.spotify.com/episode/07veqhiqp1ODYAiTtGbqiI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-place-to-call-home-inside-the-push-for/id1822306239?i=1000754040343

Proud to celebrate the reopening of the fully rehabbed Brainerd Senior Center. Investing in affordable senior housing strengthens our communities and helps older adults live safely and comfortably. Thanks to all who made this possible! #AffordableHousing #SeniorHousing #CommunityDevelopment #Chicago

Next Gen helps emerging developers like Takeisha take the next step in their housing development journey. The program delivers training, coaching, and resources with LISC Chicago. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Vytk50YpLgp #NextGen #IllinoisHousing #IHDA

Developers & housing partners: help shape Illinois’ 2027–28 QAP. Join IHDA’s hybrid QAP Summits: ▪️ Mar 11, Springfield, 10 a.m. ▪️ Mar 20, Chicago, 1 p.m. Share your input through our survey (open thru Mar 31). More info: https://www.ihda.org/developers/2027-2028-qap/

We’re excited to announce the 2025 IHDA Mortgage Lender & Loan Officer Award winners! More than 5,000 Illinois families became homeowners with our programs last year. Info: https://ow.ly/bN4650Yn4TG #Illinois #Housing #Homeownership #IHDA #MortgageAssistance

Where culture and home meet: the Paseo Boricua Arts Building gives artists 24 affordable homes in the heart of Humboldt Park. Eduardo Arocho’s apartment tells the story. #AffordableHousing #HumboldtPark #PaseoBoricua #IHDA

IHDA is excited to join the Money Matters Institute Home Stretch: Homebuyer Event Part 1 at BUILD Chicago. Reserve your spot today and start your path to homeownership: https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/mmi-home-stretch-homebuyer-event-part-1/ #BuyAHome #AffordableHousing #Illinois

🗣️ Reminder! The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is holding its December Board Meeting today at 11:00 a.m. Tune in to learn how IHDA finances the creation and preservation of affordable housing across Illinois. Meeting link - https://ow.ly/LuMC50YbZNG #IHDA #Illinois

Join Chicago Rehab Network’s Community Empowerment Series: Project & Construction Management. Mar 5–6 | Skills for managing affordable housing projects. Register: https://www.chicagorehab.org/training/community-empowerment-workshop-series-2020 #AffordableHousing #ConstructionManagement

Exciting news! IHDA and LISC Chicago just launched the 2026 Next Gen Cohort—empowering emerging developers to break barriers & build inclusive communities through affordable housing. #NextGen2026 #AffordableHousing #EquityInAction

IHDA’s Brenda O’Connell joined the Lake County Housing Summit to discuss statewide housing trends, cost-saving construction methods, philanthropy’s role in financing, and ways local governments can accelerate development. #AffordableHousing #HousingSolutions #IllinoisHousing

We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17.

Roses are red. Violets are blue. Buying a home takes planning — and we can help you. Start your homebuying love story at ihda.org. #BuyAHome #HomeBuying #Illinois

In Humboldt Park, identity and opportunity come together. Yesterday’s ribbon cutting at 1237 N. California Ave brings 40 affordable homes to a neighborhood rich in history and heart. #AffordableHousing #HumboldtPark #CommunityDevelopment

Strengthen community-based housing in Chicago. Join CRN’s Multifamily Housing Development training, Feb 26–27 with Teresa Prim & Linda Greene. Register: https://www.chicagorehab.org/training/community-empowerment-workshop-series-2020 #CommunityEmpowerment

Housing is the foundation for thriving communities. IHDA Director Kristin Faust joined Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza on her podcast to share how IHDA is making that foundation stronger for Illinois families. Link coming soon! #AffordableHousing #IHDA #Illinois

Strong Communities is giving Buda a fresh start, one property at a time. This IHDA program helps towns remove abandoned or unsafe properties and rehab vacant homes. https://ow.ly/BMy250YbXUL #CommunityRevitalization #AffordableHousing

Andre’s story shows the power of housing. Through IHDA’s Rental Housing Support Re-entry Program and Housing Choice Partners, he found the key to stability and a second chance. Thank you, Andre, for sharing your journey. #RentalHousingSupport #Reentry #AffordableHousing

Rockford’s LaFayette Hotel is reborn as affordable housing for those who need it most. Learn how IHDA and partners made it happen. Full story: https://www.wifr.com/2026/01/30/historic-lafayette-hotel-becomes-affordable-housing-project/ #AffordableHousing #HistoricPreservation #Rockford

Fall in love with your future home! 💕 Join our IHDA Mortgage team and learn how to build the foundation for your happily ever after. Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hud-approved-home-buyer-education-seminar-tickets-1979540937231?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=eemail #Homebuying #Homeownership

We’re honored to be named a 2026 Ivory Prize Award finalist for our Access Plus program, which helps families buy homes priced at $60K or less—creating real paths to stability and wealth across Illinois. https://www.ihda.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026.02.03_Ivory-Finalist_FINAL.pdf

If it's time to change directions in your search for a place to rent, we've got you. Ilhousingsearch.org helps Illinois renters search affordable listings and access trusting housing resources — all in one place.

We heard we’re going back to 2016… so let’s rewind. That’s when we helped break ground on Aurora St. Charles Senior Living—reviving a 1932 landmark into 60 senior apartments with community spaces and gardens. Honoring the past, building for the future. #IHDA #HistoricPreservation #SeniorLiving

Service providers & housing partners: One day left to join the 2026 CSH (Corporation for Supportive Housing) Illinois Supportive Housing Institute. Applications close Jan 30! https://www.csh.org/2025/11/rfa-2026-illinois-institute/ #SupportiveHousing #HousingSolutions #IllinoisHousing

#Homeownership isn’t one click away. It’s a process of learning, planning, and preparing over time. IHDA #mortgage programs help #Illinois buyers move forward with clarity. Find out more at ihda.org#Homeownership#mortgage#Illinois#IHDA #BuyAHome

Deadline Today! Applications for the Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program: 2026 Round XII close Jan 26. Don’t miss your chance to fund projects that embrace a housing first approach and transform lives. Apply: https://www.ihda.org/developers/supportive-housing/ #AffordableHousing #PSH

We were honored to host Andre Ruddock at IHDA to share his journey through our RHS Re-Entry Program, which helps individuals leaving IDOC secure housing & rebuild their lives. Andre now pays it forward through advocacy & his nonprofit. Video coming soon! #ReEntry #Housing

See how one home lays the foundation for vibrant communities across Illinois. Explore the full picture. 📸Bristol Place, Champaign IL #BuildingCommunities #IHDA #AffordableHousing

Illinois, brace yourself—tomorrow’s cold front is expected to bring record-breaking low temperatures! Before the deep freeze hits, make sure your home is ready. We’ve put together quick, essential tips to help you stay warm and safe. #IHDA #StayWarmIllinois #HomePrep

Illinois Multifamily Developers: IHDA’s Developer Resource Center is your hub for tools, guidance, and documents — including 20+ due diligence checklists, legal certifications, & more. Explore now: https://www.ihda.org/developers/developer-resource-center/ #AffordableHousing #MultifamilyDevelopment

Mattoon Commons opened in 2024, providing stability and opportunity for residents at risk of homelessness. The Illinois Supportive Housing Institute made it possible. Applications for the 2026 Institute are now open. https://www.csh.org/2025/11/rfa-2026-illinois-institute/ #SupportiveHousing #IHDA

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his call to serve others. IHDA offices are closed today and will reopen tomorrow.

🗣️ Reminder! The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is holding its December Board Meeting today at 11:00 a.m. Tune in to learn how IHDA finances the creation and preservation of affordable housing across Illinois. Meeting link - https://ow.ly/ECyY50XtyOg #IHDA #Illinois

Exciting news for Chicago’s Austin neighborhood! IHDA + @poahcommunities.bsky.social are investing nearly $40M to renovate Corcoran Place Apartments. Read more: https://www.ihda.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025.01.13_Corcoran-Announcement_FINAL.pdf #AffordableHousing #SeniorHousing

Thinking about buying a home? A few informed steps taken early can shape everything that comes next. Resources are available to help Illinois buyers plan with clarity and confidence at ihda.org. #HomeBuying #HomeOwnership #IHDA

Every career starts with a leap. IHDA internships help students jump from the classroom into real-world housing work. https://www.ihda.org/about-ihda/internships/ #IHDA #Internship #HousingCareers #Illinois