Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) 

This program provides up to $45,000 per unit for rehabilitation work to correct health, safety, and city code issues with the property. The $45,000 in funding is provided via a deferred payment loan through IHDA. To receive the assistance, you must meet all program eligibility criteria set by IHDA. The program is limited to households earning up to 80% Area Median Income for their household size. Additional information can be found here.  

How to Apply: Community members wishing to apply for this program must first submit a City of Bloomington Housing Rehabilitation Pre-Application here. A paper version of the pre-application is available as well. Once the pre-application is completed, staff will contact you to discuss the rehabilitation programs available, the program that may work for you, and the full application process for that program. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Catherine Dunlap, Grant Specialist, at (309) 434-2232 or cdunlap@cityblm.org.  

Paper pre-applications can be submitted to the Economic and Community Development Department using the address below. You can print the paper application here.  

Government Center
Attention: Grants Management Division
115 East Washington Street
P.O. Box 3157
Bloomington, IL 61702-3157