Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program

Illinois Housing Development Authority
Chicago, Illinois

The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program began approximately 10 years ago. The PSH program provides capital funds for the acquisition, rehab, and/or new construction of housing for special needs populations. This includes, but is not limited to, persons living with disabilities, experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, and recently incarcerated populations.

Contact
Tracy Sanchez Illinois Housing Development Authority [email protected] 312-292-0220
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; Persons with mental illness; Persons with disabilities; Children or youth exiting foster care; Applicants on Medicaid

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Extremely low-income households (income less than 30% AMI); Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness; Persons with mental illness; Persons with disabilities; Previously incarcerated individuals

Total Funding
$60,000,000
Funding Source
Dedicated funding stream - Real estate transfer tax
Funding Year
2023
How Provided?
Development loans; Development grants
Data Collected by Program
Income
Website
https://www.ihda.org/developers/supportive-housing/