Date	Chamber	Action
3/21/2025	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

20 ILCS 3805/7.34 new

30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Requires the Illinois Housing Development Authority to establish and administer a Housing Hardship Program to provide up to 3 months of emergency rental or mortgage assistance or up to $1,600 per month for 3 months, whichever is less, to eligible applicants who demonstrate a hardship or other extenuating circumstances that place them at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Lists certain financial hardships that qualify for assistance under the program. Provides that applicants may apply for assistance once every 2 years regardless of household income. Requires applicants to submit a financial affidavit supported by banking statements and other documentary evidence as prescribed by the Authority. Requires the Authority to provide assistance to eligible applicants based upon the following factors in order of priority: (1) Whether the applicant has never previously received housing or public assistance from any other State or federal program. (2) If the applicant has previously received housing or public assistance, the number of times the applicant received such assistance. (3) The severity of the applicant's declared hardship or circumstances. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Housing Hardship Program Fund.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/17/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
1/28/2025	House	First Reading
1/28/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/18/2025	House	Assigned to Housing Committee
3/21/2025	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Back To Top