HOUSING
Advocates for Access keeps a list of accessible and affordable housing in Fulton, Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties. If you would like to list your property on our housing list, please
contact us.
Our housing lists can be accessed here:
Homeownership Program
Advocates for Access Homeownership Program provides opportunities for people with disabilities and their families to achieve the goal of homeownership and home preservation.
Services include:
- Homebuyer Education
- Pre- and Post-Purchase Counseling – group or individual
- First Time Homeownership Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance
- Credit Counseling & Foreclosure Prevention
- Delinquency Reduction Education
- Neighborhood Revitalization
- Fair Housing Training
- Home Repair
To be eligible for the Homebuyer Program the applicant must:
- Complete a Homeownership Application
- Provide verification of disability
- Earn at or below 80% of the Area Median Income
- Not have owned a home in the last three years
- Attend an Orientation and Homebuyer Education classes
- Obtain a certification of completion of Homebuyers Education course
- Contribute $500.00 of personal funds toward down payment
We believe that all persons
with disabilities and their
families can live the American
dream of homeownership, free of
social and architectural
barriers. If you're tired of
renting,
complete this form to tell us
more about yourself and to learn
more
about our homeownership program.
Minor Home Repair
This program is intended to assist Persons with Disabilities who are low to moderate-income owners who cannot complete repairs themselves or renters who need assistance with modifications. (Approval from Landlord requested)
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must own and live in home.
- If Applicant rents the landlord must sign application.
- Applicant must provide a doctors statement of disability or prove proof of age.
- Applicant is required to provide personal funds towards the cost of project. (To be determined based on income.)
- Applicant must be in good standings with property taxes and mortgage payments.
- Applicant must meet the Median Area Income guidelines
Homeownership Advisory Coalition
The Homeownership Advisory Coalition is a collaborative effort of housing related organizations, real estate professionals, local government and state agencies with the mission of promoting inclusion in the community by providing homeownership opportunities. Community housing professionals are invited to join our Coalition, contact our Homeownership team to learn how to join.
Current Coalition members are:
Robin Benson, Homeownership Coalition for People with Disabilities
Robin Berry, PCCEO
Bob Criss, Coldwell Banker
Diane Davis, Traders Realty
Carol Fliginger, Heritage Bank
Jane Ganzel, Peoria Opportunities
Jennel Jackson, PACE
Greg McCoy, Re/Max Realtors
Leslie McKnight, City of Peoria, Planning, Growth and Development
Chris Mower, USDA Rural Development
Mary Peterson, Workforce Development
Boyd Schneck, Regions Bank
Joanne Thomas, Central Illinois Agency on Aging
Connie Voss, Commonplace
Arthur Welch, PCCEO
Trish Yeager, USDA Rural Development
Ramp Program
Advocates for Access networks and serves as a referral agency to the City of Peoria’s Adopt a Ramp Program, which provides up to $6,000 in assistance to eligible home owners in need of a handicapped accessible ramp for their home. There is no repayment requirement for this program.
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