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HACC Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program

Administered by: Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) · Nonprofit · Grant

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Monthly Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) applied to mortgage payments for up to 15 years (or 30 years for elderly/disabled households) (Grant)

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Must be an active HACC Housing Choice Voucher participant meeting HUD income rules (generally below 50% of Area Median Income)
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must be a first-time homeowner as defined in the HUD HCV Homeownership regulation (no ownership in the last three years).
  • Geographic restrictions: Home must be located within HACC's service area of suburban Cook County, which includes Calumet City.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for HACC Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program

Step 1: Active HACC Housing Choice Voucher holders can apply by contacting HACC about the Homeownership Program. Participants must complete HUD-approved homebuyer education, meet HACC's employment requirement (waived for elderly/disabled households), and qualify for a mortgage. Once approved, the voucher pays a portion of the monthly mortgage payment.

Notes

HUD HCV Homeownership program administered by HACC, the second-largest public housing authority in Illinois serving 108 suburban Cook County communities.

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