LIBERTYVILLE – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen was pleased to see the Home Repair and Accessibility Program will provide $450,000 to help low-income homes in northern Lake County with much needed repairs.

“The COVID-19 pandemic hit Illinoisans hard and many were struggling to make ends meet. This made housing a serious concern,” said Edly-Allen (D – Libertyville). “This funding will provide financial assistance for residents in our community who can’t afford the necessary repairs for their home.”

The grant program will help provide low-income homeowners with health, safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency repairs to their homes. The funding is designed to serve underfunded communities and ensure residents are able to stay in their homes.

The grant was awarded to the Community Partners for Affordable Housing, a Libertyville-based organization with a combined 80 years of experience that has helped develop or preserve over 1,750 units of affordable housing and provided housing-related services for over 25,000 residents.

“I encourage anyone who can’t afford structural repairs to their home to apply for this grant,” said Edly-Allen. “Aging and low-income residents deserve a safe, secure and welcoming home.”

More information on eligibility and a list of administering agencies can be found at https://www.ihda.org/my-community/revitalization-programs/