104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB1436 Introduced , by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: 20 ILCS 3805/7.34 new30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new 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. LRB104 03016 KTG 13034 b A BILL FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB1436 Introduced , by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: 20 ILCS 3805/7.34 new30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new 20 ILCS 3805/7.34 new 30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new 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. LRB104 03016 KTG 13034 b LRB104 03016 KTG 13034 b A BILL FOR
104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB1436 Introduced , by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
20 ILCS 3805/7.34 new30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new 20 ILCS 3805/7.34 new 30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new
20 ILCS 3805/7.34 new
30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new
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.
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1 AN ACT concerning State government.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 5. The Illinois Housing Development Act is amended
5 by adding Section 7.34 as follows:
6 (20 ILCS 3805/7.34 new)
7 Sec. 7.34. Housing Hardship Program.
8 (a) The Authority shall establish and administer a Housing
9 Hardship Program. The Authority shall use moneys in the
10 Housing Hardship Program Fund, and any other funds
11 appropriated for this purpose, to provide up to 3 months of
12 emergency rental or mortgage assistance or up to $1,600 per
13 month for 3 months, whichever is less, to eligible applicants
14 who demonstrate a hardship or other extenuating circumstances
15 that place them at risk of eviction or foreclosure. To be
16 eligible for assistance, an applicant must demonstrate one of
17 the following hardships or extenuating circumstances:
18 (1) Recent divorce.
19 (2) Loss of employment.
20 (3) Loss of income.
21 (4) Incurred funeral expenses following the unexpected
22 death of a spouse or dependent.
23 (5) Short-term disability.
104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB1436 Introduced , by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
20 ILCS 3805/7.34 new30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new 20 ILCS 3805/7.34 new 30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new
20 ILCS 3805/7.34 new
30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new
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.
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1 (6) Taking unpaid medical leave to care for self,
2 spouse, dependent, or aging family member.
3 (7) Medical expenses for the applicant, spouse, or
4 dependent that resulted in substantial debt.
5 (b) Applicants may apply for assistance under the program
6 once every 2 years regardless of household income. When
7 applying for assistance, an applicant must submit a financial
8 affidavit supported by banking statements and other
9 documentary evidence as prescribed by the Authority. An
10 applicant shall not be eligible for assistance under the
11 program if the applicant's banking statements or other
12 documentary evidence indicates a large withdrawal of funds, as
13 determined by the Authority, from the applicant's checking or
14 savings account prior to the applicant submitting an
15 application for assistance. The Authority shall provide
16 assistance to eligible applicants based upon the following
17 factors in order of priority:
18 (1) Whether the applicant has never previously
19 received housing or public assistance from any other State
20 or federal program.
21 (2) If the applicant has previously received housing
22 or public assistance from any other State or federal
23 program, the number of times the applicant received such
24 assistance.
25 (3) The severity of the applicant's declared hardship
26 or circumstances.
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1 (c) The Housing Hardship Program Fund is created as a
2 special fund in the State treasury. The Fund shall consist of
3 any moneys appropriated for the Housing Hardship Program and
4 all interest earned on moneys in the Fund. Subject to
5 appropriation, moneys in the Fund shall be used by the
6 Authority to provide emergency rental and mortgage assistance
7 under the Housing Hardship Program and for no other purpose.
8 Section 10. The State Finance Act is amended by adding
9 Section 5.1030 as follows:
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