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Follow the fight for safe, affordable homes for Illinois seniors, from town halls in Chicago and Springfield to the halls of the State Capitol. Here you'll find coalition updates, new research on home repair needs, and progress on the Senior Home Preservation Program Act. You'll also hear from the homeowners and advocates pushing for a statewide home repair program. Every story, study, and event brings Illinois one step closer to keeping older adults safe in the homes they love.
Whole-Home Repair Pilot in the ROAD to Housing Act
Section 204 of the Senate's ROAD to Housing Act creates a Whole-Home Repair pilot offering grants to homeowners and loans to small landlords.
Home Repair Infrastructure Push Moves Ahead in 2025
Two years in, the coalition is building toward a statewide home repair clearinghouse with three working committees and a stronger 2026 bill.
Statewide Home Repair Program Would Keep Illinois Homeowners Safe
Professor Robin Bartram's 2023 op-ed made the case for a statewide home repair program in Illinois. Her call to action helped spark a coalition.
Illinois Home Repair Assistance Can't Keep Pace With Need
Lower-income homeowners spend 16% of their income on repairs, mostly on essentials. In Illinois, demand for repair help far outstrips supply.