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IHDA Access Mortgage Programs

Illinois Housing Development Authority

Up to $10,000 forgivable DPA (Access Forgivable variant)

Overview

Up to $10K forgivable DPA — choose the forgivable, deferred, or repayable variant that fits.

Detailed requirements

Three flavors: Access Forgivable ($6K, forgiven over 10 yrs), Access Deferred ($7,500 deferred), Access Repayable ($10K repayable 2nd). Must be primary residence. Income limits vary by county.

Eligibility at a glance

Min credit score
640
Owner-occupied required
Yes
Homebuyer education required
Yes

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Last verified 2026-09-02. Updated weekly. Always confirm details on the official program page before applying.