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RURAL DEVELOPMENT | USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT - ILLINOIS

1904 West Lafayette Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 626501011

Eligibility

Open to residents in rural areas of Illinois

Required documents

Several documents are needed, a checklist will be provided with application packet, call for more information

Languages

English

Application process

Call or visit the website

Fees

Varies by program

Service area

Bureau County, Illinois
Champaign County, Illinois
Morgan County, Illinois
Effingham County, Illinois
Lasalle County, Illinois
Ogle County, Illinois
Knox County, Illinois

Description

Provides programs to build or improve housing, essential community facilities, and support business financing in rural areas of Illinois.

Programs available:

- Single-Family Housing Programs: Direct loans or loan guarantees for low- and moderate-income rural families for mortgages and home repairs. Additionally, grants are available for health and safety repairs for individuals over 62.

- Multi-Family Housing Programs: Loans for affordable rental housing for very-low- to moderate-income residents, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Funds may also be used to buy or improve land and provide necessary facilities such as water and waste disposal systems. Rent assistance is available for rural residents.

- Community Facilities Programs: Loans, grants, and loan guarantees for essential community facilities in rural areas, with priority given to health care, education, and public safety projects.

- Business Financing Programs: Financial support, including loans and grants, for individuals or groups seeking to establish or expand businesses in rural areas.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/04/2025

Data provided by

211 Iowa UWCI

Providing organization

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT - ILLINOIS

Provides programs to build or improve housing and essential community facilities in rural areas.