HomeGrown Purchase Assistance (City of Chicago, IL)
City of Chicago Department of Housing · City of Chicago, Illinois
| Assistance type | Grant — No repayment |
|---|---|
| Amount | Up to $70,000, based on income and property zone |
| Income limit | Up to 120% of AMI (Zone A) or 150% of AMI (Zone B) |
| Purchase price limit | Not verified on the official page — check the source |
| First-time buyer rule | Not verified on the official page — check the source |
| Status | Offered |
| Status note | Not verified on the official page — check the source |
| Details | Grant for down payment and closing costs; buyer contributes at least 1% of the price and must live in the home 5 years. Apply through the program administrators (NLS or TRP Lending) with a signed contract. Cannot be combined with other City of Chicago DPA. |
| Official source | https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/doh/provdrs/homebuyers/svcs/HomeGrown.html (opens in new tab) |
| Last checked | Oct 21, 2026 (automated fetch) |
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Other Illinois programs
- IHDA Access Forgivable — Up to $6,000
- IHDA Access Repayable — Up to $10,000
- IHDA Access Deferred — Up to $7,500