Housing Action Illinois does not provide direct assistance to people looking for affordable housing. However, these websites provide other potential resources. Internet access is generally available at public libraries for those who need it.

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City of Chicago (Click on Home & Property for all City services or City Departments for link to Department of Housing)

http://www.cityofchicago.org

or for subsidized rental listings:

http://www.cityofchicago.org/housing/RentalsbyDOH.html

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)

http://www.ihda.org

or for subsidized rental listings and other housing resources:

http://www.ihda.org/Map.aspx

CHAC (Administers Chicago Housing Choice Voucher Program)

http://www.chacinc.com

USDA Rural Development Illinois (Click on Homes for Sale or Apartments for Rent)

http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/il/

Greater Chicago Housing and Community Development Website

http://www.chicagoareahousing.org

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development— Rental Housing in Illinois (Subsidized Housing, Public Housing, and Housing Choice Vouchers and other information):

http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=il&topic=renting

The HomeSales.gov web site provides current information about single family homes for sale by the U.S. Federal Government. These previously owned homes are for sale by public auction or other method depending on the property. Anyone can buy a home for sale by the U.S. Government, but you must work with a real estate agent, broker or servicing representative to submit an offer or bid.

http://www.homesales.gov/

The Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL) is a coalition of local Centers for Independent Living (CILs) that work with people who have disabilities. Click on the link at the bottom of the INCIL home page to find your local CIL.

http://www.incil.org/

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago provides information about HIV-related housing services in the Chicago area.

http://www.aidschicago.org/community/housing/

Community Action Agencies don't provide actual housing, but do provide a wealth of housing-related social services, including utility assistance and housing counseling. To find the Community Action Agency in your county visit the Illinois Community Action Association website and click on "Members" on the left of the home page.

http://www.icaanet.org

IllinoisLegalAid.org provides lower-income and vulnerable Illinois residents with information about their legal rights and responsibilities, referrals to free and low cost legal aid offices, multimedia training and education, and forms and instructions for representing themselves. Much information on housing issues is available.

www.IllinoisLegalAid.org

Direct 2 Housing provides contact information, information about application processes and eligibility criteria for Supportive Housing options in Metro Chicago.

http://www.direct2housing.org/

1-888-995 HOPE provides free assistance to homeowners who are having trouble paying their mortgage.

Call 1-888-995-HOPE or visit http://www.995hope.org