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Illnois Residents are eligible for COVID-19 Relief from Evictions, Mortgages, and Student Loans

1/7/2021

 
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation wants to ensure that Illinois consumers are aware of COVID-19 relief options that are available to them. Today, IDFPR released an educational one pager for consumers to quickly and easily learn about their federal relief options when it comes to evictions, mortgages, and student loans. “At this unprecedented time of financial hardship, it is essential that consumers know and understand their options. Through our agency’s outreach, we hope to ensure that every Illinois resident takes advantage of the relief they qualify for,” said IDFPR Secretary Deborah Hagan. Federal deadlines are fast approaching. It is imperative that consumers take action quickly.
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For more information on how Illinois residents can get help preventing eviction, paying their mortgage and avoiding default on their student loans click here. 

CoVID-19 Iowa Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program

9/11/2020

 
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This program will provide short-term relief to income-eligible renters and homeowners who are at risk of eviction or foreclosure.
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New Assistance programs for eligible Illinoisans seeking emergency assistance to cover costs of utility bills, rent, temporary shelter, food, and other household necessities.

9/11/2020

 

The Pritzker Administration, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), has launched a new initiative to help Illinois families access and afford home energy assistance and other essential services during COVID-19. Building on the State’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program, the State’s Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) budget authorizes an expansion of the LIHEAP and CSBG programs for eligible Illinoisans seeking emergency assistance to cover costs of utility bills, rent, temporary shelter, food, and other household necessities. Effective immediately, the Help Illinois Families initiative is implementing an online form to make it easier and faster for individuals and families to remotely request assistance through the LIHEAP and/or CSBG programs. Funding may be limited in some areas of the state and completion of the form linked below is not a guarantee of funding. Filling out the form below is the first step in a process that will be completed by local agencies throughout the state. Increased eligibility thresholds for FY21 aim to assist additional households needing support due to challenges exacerbated by COVID-19. This initiative remains available for all qualifying households with low income, regardless of how they may be affected COVID-19. Eligible families may qualify for hundreds of dollars of support; all applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis and subject to funding availability. More information 

GOVERNOR PRITZKER ANNOUNCES PROGRAMS FOR RENTAL AND MORTGAGE RELIEF, Applications Accepted beginning August 10

8/6/2020

 

  IHDA is developing programs for Emergency Rental Assistance and Emergency Mortgage Assistance for households who have lost income due to COVID-19. Both programs are currently under development. Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance will be available on August 10 at era.ihda.org. Emergency Rental Assistance program FAQ’s can currently be found at era.ihda.org. Applications for Emergency Mortgage Assistance will be available on August 24 at ema.ihda.org. If you have questions, please call 312.883.2720 or 888.252.1119. If you need immediate assistance, please speak with your landlord or mortgage servicer about your specific situation. Please check back at ihda.org in the coming weeks for more information.

COVID-19 Iowa Eviction & Foreclosure Prevention Program Eligibility Criteria Expanded

8/5/2020

 

Announced today, more Iowans will be eligible to receive assistance with their rent and mortgage payments through the COVID-19 Iowa Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention program. The program's eligibility criteria have been expanded to allow Iowans who have been receiving $600 a week in federal unemployment stimulus benefits to apply for assistance through the program.
Renters and Homeowners who previously received $600 unemployment benefit now eligible to apply for rent and mortgage assistance.
Applicants who have applied previously and were declined due to unemployment benefit status are welcome to reapply for assistance. Applicants with an adult member of their household who received the $600 benefit in one or more payments in June and/or July are ineligible to receive rent or mortgage assistance in arrears but may receive assistance beginning with the August payment.  
ELIGIBLE IOWANS
·     Current renters and homeowners that are at risk of eviction or foreclosure due to a documented COVID-19 related loss of income on or after March 17, 2020.
·     Household income at the time of application may not exceed 80% of the median family income, which varies by household size and county, a listing of income limits is available here. 
·     Additional eligibility information is available here.
 ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE 
·    Rental assistance for up to four months, including up to two months in arrears, no earlier than the April 1 rent payment, ($3,200 maximum).
·     Includes manufactured home rent and lot rent
·     Mortgage payment assistance, including up to four months (this can include up to two months in arrears) beginning with April 1 mortgage payment, ($3,000 maximum).
APPLICATION
Additional program details and the application are available at IowaHousingRecovery.com.


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