The next generation of affordable housing leaders is ready to make an impact. Congratulations to the 2026 Next Gen cohort on completing their capstone projects and graduating from the IHDA and @LISCChicago program. We’re proud to support Illinois’ future housing innovators.

Sweet treats. Fast feet. One incredible team. Last weekend, 62 members of Team IHDA showed up strong at the Chicago Hot Chocolate Run in support of Special Olympics. Thanks to everyone who helped make every mile count!

En IHDA apoyamos a quienes dan sus primeros pasos hacia la compra de su hogar. Únete a este taller virtual con la participación especial de Rosie de IHDA Mortgage. Haz clic para registrarte y asegurar tu lugar. ow.ly/Y26U50ZYE5Z

Applications are now open for the 2027 Supportive Housing Institute! IHDA and @CSHInfo are helping emerging developers, service providers, and housing partners turn supportive housing ideas into viable developments. Info sessions: 11/19, 12/3, and 1/12. ow.ly/ONFo51049pN

A front door is more than an entrance. It's where memories begin, milestones are celebrated, and futures take shape. With Opening Doors back, more Illinois households can take a meaningful step toward homeownership. Learn more: IHDAMortgage.org.

A foundation for healing, hope, and brighter futures. We're proud to help bring Hope Manor Village Joliet to life, creating 48 supportive homes where women and families can access the housing and care they need to succeed. @VOAIllinois @SilverCrossHosp @TheCityofJoliet

Helping more Illinoisans achieve homeownership starts with equipping real estate professionals with the right tools and resources. Join us TOMORROW for Opening More Doors for Your Buyers: A Realtor Educational Event. Register here: ow.ly/Qk5K5103L3h

For decades, 3959 N. Lincoln Ave. has been a neighborhood landmark. Last week, we celebrated the start of its next chapter: transforming the 1925 bank into 64 supportive homes and community spaces for survivors of gender-based violence. @brinshore, @theCHAtweets, @ChicagoDOH

Proud to join @GovPritzker and housing partners to announce $156 million in investments through the Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) initiative. These funds will expand homeownership opportunities, support affordable housing, and strengthen communities across Illinois.

Buying a home shouldn't feel like walking into a haunted house. IHDA partners with 180+ trusted lenders across Illinois to make the homebuying process clear, transparent, and affordable – so you can focus on finding the right home without the scares.

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Betsy Lassar Place honors Betsy Lassar, a champion for fair and affordable housing who helped create Illinois’ first Community Land Trust and earned recognition as the “godmother of stable, fair and equitable housing” in @CityHPIL.

Building stronger communities, one box at a time.

We're proud to have spent an afternoon supporting the @FoodDepository and the essential work they do to address hunger across Chicagoland. Swipe to see just how much we got done in an afternoon!

A community grows stronger when its most vulnerable are supported. Proud to celebrate that progress with the opening of Hope Village in Urbana. Grateful to our partners Hope Village Communities, @CarleHealth, Champaign County Health Care Consumers, @uofigrainger, @SenatorFaraci

Behind every success at IHDA are employees who lead with integrity and teamwork. We proudly recognized Victor Villegas as this year’s Core Values in Action Award honoree. His dedication reflects the heart of IHDA’s culture. Congratulations, Victor, & thank you to our entire team!

At IHDA, our work is rooted in supporting people, our staff, our partners, & the communities we serve. That’s why it’s especially meaningful to have our IHDA Core Values and Next Gen program recognized with @NCSHAhome Annual Awards for Program Excellence. ow.ly/sPnb50ZZ06u

If the path to buying a home feels a little haunting, our IHDA Mortgage team is here to shine a light. 👻 Catch us at NWHP’s HUD Approved Home Buyer Education Seminar tomorrow. Register here: ow.ly/M5j350ZYgAF

Proud to support the rebirth of LeClaire Courts in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge, bringing new mixed‑income homes and community opportunity.

Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. IHDA offers statewide resources for homebuyers, renters, homeowners, and anyone searching for affordable housing.

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From idea to impact. Zion Woods began as a community vision in Deerfield and is now a 25‑unit affordable housing development. It opened in June 2025 and offers families and individuals a welcoming place to call home.

September brought a full slate of events, celebrations, and collaboration across Illinois, all advancing the work that helps more residents find a place to call home. Each step supports our commitment to financing and preserving affordable housing across the state.