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South Suburban Housing Center Homebuyer Counseling

Administered by:
South Suburban Housing Center (SSHC)
· Nonprofit · Grant
Funding status: Active

How much assistance

HUD-approved pre-purchase counseling, homebuyer education classes, and fair housing advocacy at no or low cost

Eligibility

  • Income limits: No income limit for counseling services; income limits apply to specific DPA programs referred through SSHC
  • First-time buyer required: No
  • Geographic restrictions: Primary service area covers South Cook County, Southwest Cook County, and Northeastern Will County, including Calumet City and surrounding south suburbs.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for South Suburban Housing Center Homebuyer Counseling

Contact South Suburban Housing Center at 708-957-4674 or visit their office at 18220 Harwood Avenue, Suite 1, Homewood, IL 60430 to register for a homebuyer education class or schedule one-on-one pre-purchase counseling. SSHC can also connect eligible buyers to down payment assistance, including the Inclusive Communities Fund (ICF) for participating south-suburban communities.

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Cities Where This Program Is Available (1 city across 1 state)