Here you will find all the requirements for a household size of six people. If you need more information please contact the program providers. If you would like to volunteer or become engaged with the housing committee in Mattoon please contact us today.
Community and State Programs |
Annual Income |
---|---|
One on one free financial counseling | No Limit |
Ameren new thermostat rebate $100-$180 | No Limit |
ERBA Housing Counseling/financial coaching |
No Limit |
Illinois Hardest Hit mortgage relief program- ERBA |
Up to $78,360 |
Ameren Weatherization grant/incentive | Up to $98,880 |
Coles Co-Housing Rehab Grants priority in line |
Up to $56,050 |
USDA Home Mortgage program | Up to $56,050 |
Habitat for Humanity’s New Home program | Up to $31,897 |
ERBA Housing Weatherization Grant -HHS & State & DOE |
Up to $65,920 |
If also over 62 | |
USDA Home health, safety, accessibility grants |
Up to $66,640 |
Coles Co-Housing Rehab Grants priority in line |
Up to $49,440 |
Coles Co HAP grant- Home Accessibility first then other repairs |
Up to $35,050 |
If also disabled | |
Coles Co HAP grant- Home Accessibility first then other repairs |
Up to $35,050 |
Who to contact for more information
- one on one free financial counseling – Abundant Life Financial Coaching, Joe and Jane Baptist, 217-232-1632.
- Ameren 1-800-755-5000 – some are free some are ‘cost share’
- Coles County Habitat for Humanity – Melissa McDaniel Executive Director P.O. Box 226 990 W. State St Charleston, IL 61920 217-348-7063
- Erba Housing Counseling (one one one) – homebuyer education, budget and credit counseling, foreclosure delinquency, rental and homeless counseling, post-purchase counseling, budget, and credit 101 workshops (class), homebuyer education workshop (class). Embarras River Basin Agency 400 W. Pleasant Greenup, IL 62468 217-923-3113 Sandy Deters sandyd@erbainc.org cell 217-276-1728
- Illinois Hardest Hit – helps pay your mortgage and catch up on taxes and fees for a period of time (up to a year) for those who have lost income or have a disability. Contact Erba (see above)
- USDA Home Mortgage Program – Get a low-interest loan for your house. Close quickly and lock in low rates. Low to no down payment. Also small rehab loans. Contact Erba (see above)
- Coles County Housing Rehab Grants – programs (grants) that help update your house for health, safety, and handicap accessibility. Contact Coles County Regional Planning – Coles Co Courthouse 651 Jackson Rm 309 Charleston, IL 61920 217-348-0521 Kevin McReynolds mcreynolds@co.coles.il.us
- U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development has information about different programs by city and town. check out their website for more information.