IDHS, Family & Community Services

The Homeowner’s Assistance Plan is authorized by Section 3206 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and any associated federal guidance, to fund the permitted purposes of the program including grants for mortgage payments, homeowner’s insurance, and utility assistance, and associated administrative costs.

U.S. Department of Treasury. CFDA 21.026 Homeowner Assistance Fund. The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act, provides $9.961 billion to support homeowners facing financial hardship associated with COVID-19. HAF funds were distributed to states, U.S. Territories, and Indian Tribes. Funds from HAF may be used for assistance with mortgage payments, homeowner’s insurance, utility payments, and other specified purposes.

Public Act 103-0006, Article 56, Section 555. The sum of $241,000,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the Department of Human Services for the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Homeowners Assistance Program authorized by Section 3206 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and any associated federal guidance, to fund the permitted purposes of the program including grants for mortgage payments, homeowner’s insurance, and utility assistance, and associated administrative costs.

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To fund the permitted purposes of the program including grants for mortgage payments, homeowner’s insurance, and utility assistance, and associated administrative costs.

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Government Organizations;

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Non-competitive

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A non-competitive application will be submitted that is provided by the State

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This Agreement may be renewed for additional periods by mutual consent of the Parties, expressed in writing and signed by the Parties. Grantee acknowledges that this Agreement does not create any expectation of renewal.

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Time Period for Required Periodic Financial Reports. Grantee shall submit financial reports to IDHS pursuant to Paragraph 13.1 and reports must be submitted no later than two days before the deadline as established by DHS. Time Period for Close-out Reports. Grantee shall submit a Close-out Report pursuant to Paragraph 13.2 and no later than 45 days, or agreed upon date, after this Agreement’s end of the period of performance or termination. Time Period for Required Periodic Performance Reports. Grantee shall submit Performance Reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 14.1 and such reports must be submitted must be submitted no later than two days before the deadline as established by the U.S. Treasury. Time Period for Close-out Performance Reports. Grantee agrees to submit a Close-out Performance Report, pursuant to Paragraph 14.2 and no later than 45 days, or agreed upon date, after this Agreement’s end of the period of performance or termination.

Grantee shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507) and Subpart F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules and policies set forth by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget. 30 ILCS 708/65(c); 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.90.

Maintenance of Program and Financial Records The Grantee will maintain records for five years after the end of the agreement period for audit purposes and participate in reporting required by IDHS and established by federal statute. Accessibility of Records. Grantee, in compliance with 2 CFR 200.337 and 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.430(f), shall make books, records, related papers, supporting documentation and personnel relevant to this Agreement available to authorized Grantor representatives, the Illinois Auditor General, Illinois Attorney General, any Executive Inspector General, the Grantor’s Inspector General, federal authorities, any person identified in 2 CFR 200.337, and any other person as may be authorized by Grantor (including auditors), by the State of Illinois or by federal statute. Grantee shall cooperate fully in any such audit or inquiry. Failure to Maintain Books and Records. Failure to maintain books, records and supporting documentation, as described in this ARTICLE XII, shall establish a presumption in favor of the State for the recovery of any funds paid by the State under this Agreement for which adequate books, records and supporting documentation are not available to support disbursement. Monitoring and Access to Information. Grantee must monitor its activities to assure compliance with applicable state and federal requirements and to assure its performance expectations are being achieved. Grantor or designee shall monitor the activities of Grantee to assure compliance with all requirements and performance expectations of the award. Grantee shall timely submit all financial and performance reports, and shall supply, upon Grantor’s request, documents and information relevant to the Award. Grantor or designee may make site visits as warranted by program needs. 2 CFR 200.329; 200.332. Additional monitoring requirements may be in PART TWO or PART THREE.

Federal Homeowner Assistance Fund (ARPA HAF)

FY24 $241,000,000

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FY 2024 : $241,000,000