ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HOME ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for COOK, DUPAGE, & KANE COUNTY
HOMEOWNERS
Administered by
NORTH WEST HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
This program is funded by the Illinois Housing Development Authority to help elderly and disabled
homeowners address long over-due home accessibility issues that affect the health or safety of their
families. Low Income Homeowners may qualify for a grant up to $25,000 in home modification,
performed by screened and skilled contractors.
Grant is Forgivable after 5 years.
Eligible improvements include: grab bars, chair lift, handicap accessible showers, lowering cabinets,
lowering counter tops, widening doorways, ramps, & walk-in shower. Call NWHP for additional items.
Households must meet income and other eligibility guidelines. Please check chart below to see if
your household qualifies and call the Northwest Housing Partnership for more information.
Eligibility
FY 2017 Income
Limit Category
Persons in Family
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
Eligible for
$25,000 of
assistance
Income Limit
$27,650
$31,600
$35,550
$39,500
$42,700
$45,850
$52,150
Pre-application on backside. Call 847-969-0561 or visit www.nwhp.net for more details
North West Housing Partnership is a HUD approved non-profit housing counseling agency.
Home Accessibility Program
Pre-application Form
Date ___________________
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________ County: ___________________________ Zip Code: ____________
Phone: (Home) _________________________________ (Work) ____________________________
(Cell) _________________________________ (Email) ____________________________
Annual Household Income: $_____________________________________________________________
You must include anyone 18 yrs. and over living in the household, all parties’ information will be verified.
Family Size: ___________________
Do you receive assistance from an agency funded by the IDOA or IDHS? (ex: SNAP Benefits IDHS)
IDOA_____ IDHS____ No___ Not sure ___
Illinois Department on Aging Illinois Department of Human Services
List items to be modified _________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
NORTH WEST HOUSING PARTNERSHIP does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race,
color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, ancestry, unfavorable military discharge, and marital
status, receipt of governmental assistance or handicap.
In addition, NORTH WEST HOUSING PARTNERSHIP does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status
in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its federally assisted programs and activities.
Please return this form via mail: ATTN: Michelle Hill-Program Manager
North West Housing Partnership
1701 E. Woodfield Rd, Suite 203, Schaumburg, IL 60173
fax: 847.969.0564
email: michellehill@nwhp.net
If you have any questions about this pre-application, please call 847.969.0561