Homeownership: Illinois
Foreclosure Homeownership Assistance Home Repairs Utility Bills Predatory Lending Seniors Legal Assistance
Foreclosure Homeownership Assistance Home Repairs Utility Bills Predatory Lending Seniors Legal Assistance
If you have questions about:
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Contact the FHA Resource Center by calling (800) 225-5342 or emailing answers@hud.gov. |
| Payoff requests | Use the SMART Integrated Portal to make a request and begin the subordination process (see SMART FAQs & Resources). |
| FHA Single Family Secretary-held Portfolio Subordinate Mortgages and Home Equity Conversion Mortgages | Contact a Secretary-Held Mortgage Servicing Contractor. |
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD sponsors housing counselors that can provide free or low-cost advice for wherever you are in the housing process.
- They can offer independent advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, forbearances, foreclosures, credit issues, reverse mortgages, and other issues.
- Search online for a HUD-approved housing counseling agency by zip code here or call HUD's interactive voice system at (800) 569-4287.
- Predatory lending - Beware of frauds and scams when buying, renting, refinancing, or foreclosing on a home. Don't become a victim of unfair lending practices.
Buying a Home
- Homeownership Assistance: Illinois - Resources, programs, and information to help you buy a home.
- HUD Homes for Sale - Search for a HUD home to purchase at the HUD HomeStore.
- Homes for Sale - Several federal agencies have properties to sell.
- Homeownership vouchers - Some public housing agencies can help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program. Contact your local public housing agency to find out if they are participating in the homeownership program.
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Avoid foreclosure - Don't lose your home; resources and information to prevent foreclosure.
- Home repairs - Programs and resources to help homeowners with home repairs and improvements.
- Help with your utility bills
Other Illinois Resources
- Housing resources for seniors
- Legal assistance
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) - Disaster relief and emergency assistance
- Health and environmental information - safeguard your home and family
- USDA Rural Development Housing Programs
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- IL Housing Search Housing Resources
- Skills Training and Job Counseling
It is illegal to discriminate in the sale or rental of housing, including against individuals seeking a mortgage or housing assistance, or in other housing-related activities. Learn more.
- If you believe your rights may have been violated or are a victim of housing discrimination, we encourage you to submit a complaint.
- Because there are time limits on when a complaint can be filed with HUD after an alleged violation, you should submit a complaint as soon as possible.
- You may file a complaint online, call us toll-free at (800) 669-9777 or (800) 877-8339 (TTY), or email ComplaintsOffice05@hud.gov.
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