NeighborhoodLIFT

NeighborhoodLIFT is available in Chicago-Cook County! NeighborhoodLIFT is a national down payment assistance program sponsored by Wells Fargo and NeighborWorks® America. It provides eligible homebuyers with $15,000 to use toward down payment and closing costs on qualified homes. For veterans and service members, teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians, the program provides $17,500. Interested?

Workshops and Events

NHS has educated thousands of households throughout the region. Let us help you prepare for the home buying process and remain a successful homeowner.

Illinois Hardest Hit Fund

Do you need help paying your mortgage? Have you experienced a drop in household income? If so, you may qualify for up to $35,000 in federal assistance at no cost to you.

Grant Programs

Grant funds are available for targeted areas of Chicago for specific categories of repairs or other needs (e.g. health and safety, affordability, repairs, flood prevention, etc.).
Check out the different programs and requirements to see if you are eligible for a grant.

By The Numbers

See our impact on the community for this year, and since 1975. We share the number of clients served, vacant properties sold, participants in Home Buyer Education and more.