Pritzker Administration Expands Permanent Supportive Housing Across Illinois

CHICAGO – In a major step toward reducing homelessness and expanding access to stable housing, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced $50 million in state and federal funding to support six new permanent supportive housing developments across Illinois. The investments will create 142 units of affordable housing paired with on-site services for individuals and families living with disabilities, experiencing homelessness, or at risk of housing instability.

“My administration is committed to delivering affordable housing solutions that combat chronic homelessness and uplift vulnerable Illinoisans,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This new investment will transform lives and communities, putting housing options, essential services, and long-term stability within reach for hundreds of Illinois families.”

Awarded through Round XII of IHDA’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Development Program, the funding advances Illinois’ broader strategy to reach “functional zero” homelessness by expanding proven housing solutions. PSH combines deeply affordable housing with wraparound services such as healthcare coordination, case management, and employment support. The model has consistently been shown to improve long-term housing stability while reducing reliance on emergency rooms, shelters, and other costly public systems.

“These investments are about more than building housing, they are about creating pathways to stability, dignity, and long-term health for some of our most vulnerable Illinoisans,” said IHDA Executive Director Kristin Faust. “Permanent supportive housing works because it meets people where they are, combining safe, affordable homes with the services they need to stay housed. With this $50 million commitment, we are not only expanding housing, we are strengthening communities, reducing strain on public systems, and moving Illinois closer to ending chronic homelessness.”

The six developments funded in this round will serve individuals and families facing some of the greatest barriers to housing, including those exiting institutional care and those with complex service needs. Residents will have access to tailored, on-site support services designed to promote independence, improve healthier outcomes, and ensure long-term housing stability.

Funding decisions were guided by key statewide housing strategies, including: 2025 Annual Comprehensive Housing Plan, Illinois Housing Blueprint, 2024-2026 Home Illinois Plan. Together, these frameworks identify PSH as a critical tool in addressing homelessness and housing inequities statewide.

Financing for Round XII includes resources from the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Illinois Opioid Remediation Fund, National Housing Trust Fund, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, demonstrating a coordinated, multi-source approach to addressing housing needs.

Developments approved under Round XII of the Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program include:

About the Illinois Housing Development Authority

IHDA is a self-supporting and mission-driven state agency dedicated to financing the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Illinois. IHDA offers affordable mortgages and down payment assistance for homebuyers, provides financing for the development of affordable rental housing, and manages a variety of assistance programs to create communities where all Illinoisans can live, work, and thrive. Since it was established in 1967, IHDA has delivered more than $29 billion in state, federal, and leveraged financing to make possible the purchase, development, or rehabilitation of 335,750 homes and apartments for low- and middle-income households. For more information on IHDA programs, visit www.ihda.org.

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