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DuPage Housing Authority / HOPE Fair Housing Center Inclusive Communities Fund DPA

HOPE Fair Housing Center (in partnership with DuPage Housing Authority) · DuPage County, Illinois

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Assistance

$15,000

The maximum the program publishes — not an offer

Repayment

Grant

Not repaid

What is DuPage Housing Authority / HOPE Fair Housing Center Inclusive Communities Fund DPA?

DuPage Housing Authority / HOPE Fair Housing Center Inclusive Communities Fund DPA is a grant for homebuyers in DuPage County, Illinois, administered by HOPE Fair Housing Center (in partnership with DuPage Housing Authority).

  • HOPE Fair Housing Center partners with the DuPage Housing Authority (DHA) to provide $20,000 in combined homeownership assistance — $15,000 in down payment assistance plus up to $5,000 in flexible pre-purchase or closing cost funds — to active DHA Housing Choice Voucher holders purchasing a home in DuPage County. Funds come from HOPE's Inclusive Communities Fund, which reinvests civil rights fair housing settlement proceeds to expand access to homeownership for households in areas affected by housing discrimination. Awards are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis with a 60-day window to close.
  • Up to $15,000 down payment grant.
  • Up to $5,000 flexible pre-purchase/closing cost funds.
  • Stackable with IHDA, FHLBC DPP, and other programs.
  • Open to any direct lender.
  • No income ceiling stated.
  • Funding comes from HOPE Fair Housing Center Inclusive Communities Fund (fair housing civil rights settlement funds).

How much assistance does it provide?

DuPage Housing Authority / HOPE Fair Housing Center Inclusive Communities Fund DPA offers between $15,000 and $20,000 in assistance, depending on the award tier a buyer qualifies under.

  • Award tiers: Up to $15,000 DPA + up to $5,000 flexible pre-purchase/closing cost funds.
  • The program can be combined with IHDA programs, DPP (FHLBC), DCEO, and other DPA programs.
  • Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — HOPE Fair Housing Center (in partnership with DuPage Housing Authority) determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

DuPage Housing Authority / HOPE Fair Housing Center Inclusive Communities Fund DPA is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

  • Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

DuPage Housing Authority / HOPE Fair Housing Center Inclusive Communities Fund DPA is open to buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Pre-approval from a direct lender required; no stated minimum score
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved housing counseling agency, approved online provider, or FHLBC-approved alternatives
  • Residency: Must be active DuPage Housing Authority (DHA) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program participant
  • DRAFT (dpa-gap-finder 2026-06-12): pending review. Applicant MUST be an active DuPage Housing Authority HCV (Section 8) voucher holder — this is not a general public DPA program. Total program pool is $100,000 (approximately 5 awards). Confirmed active as of January 2025 per DHA news release.

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

What are the income limits?

DuPage Housing Authority / HOPE Fair Housing Center Inclusive Communities Fund DPA sets its income limit as follows: No stated income limit in program documents; eligibility tied to active DHA Housing Choice Voucher participation.

  • Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

DuPage Housing Authority / HOPE Fair Housing Center Inclusive Communities Fund DPA can be used for Single Family, Townhouse, and Condo.

Where does it apply?

DuPage Housing Authority / HOPE Fair Housing Center Inclusive Communities Fund DPA serves buyers purchasing in DuPage County, Illinois.

How do you apply?

Applications for DuPage Housing Authority / HOPE Fair Housing Center Inclusive Communities Fund DPA go through HOPE Fair Housing Center (in partnership with DuPage Housing Authority), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through HUD-approved housing counseling agency, approved online provider, or FHLBC-approved alternatives.

  2. Contact HOPE Fair Housing Center (in partnership with DuPage Housing Authority) to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through First-come, first-served; 60-day reservation window, and are subject to availability.

  3. Work with a lender who handles the program

    Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

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