Grants

We administer a series of grants to provide and preserve affordable homeownership.

Purchase Assistance

Homeownership is in your future. Get significant grants to make your homeownership dreams a reality. Our Neighborhood Lending Services (NLS) team also offers down payment assistance.

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Home Improvement Grants

We provide grants to eligible homeowners to improve the health, safety, affordability, and functionality of their homes.

View Available Grants

Monday – Thursday 9:30am – 4pm
Fridays By Appointment Only

(773) 329-4111

homeownership@nhschicago.org

Neighborhood Lending Services, Inc.
NMLS #276722
IL Mortgage Banker License MB.0000661

CENTRAL OFFICE

850 W. Jackson Blvd.
5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60607

WEST HUMBOLDT PARK

3601 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60651

(Temporarily closed until 2026 for remodeling and new construction.)

CHATHAM

639 E. 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60619

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A nonprofit organization established in 1975, NHS is committed to offering Chicago residents affordable resources so they can buy, fix, and keep their homes. We partner with residents, block clubs, neighborhood organizations, financial institutions, the City of Chicago, insurance companies, corporations and foundations so that families can protect and preserve their single biggest investment—their homes. Our mission is creating opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their neighborhoods. Copyright © 2022 Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. All rights reserved.

All loans are offered through Neighborhood Lending Services, Inc. (NLS), a nonprofit Illinois Residential Mortgage licensee (#M0000661) and an Equal Opportunity Housing lender.

State of Illinois, Division of Banking
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
555 West Monroe Street, 5TH Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
Telephone Number: 1-888-473-4858
http://www.idfpr.illinois.gov/

Copyright © 2023 Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. All rights reserved.

Your generous support enables us to continue to make tremendous strides in advocating for working families while strengthening and stabilizing neighborhoods.