FOR OWNERS & BUYERS freely. LIVE Resources & events We provide free or low-cost advice on buying a home, renting, default, foreclosure avoidance, credit issues or reverse mortgages. Programs and resources for owners and buyers including, affordable housing, repairs, ordinances, and tax incentives. Events, workshops local housing resources, programs, development incentives, lending information, and data and plans. Housing Counseling Services

YOUR HOUSING & COMMUNITY PARTNERS

FS LIVE & COMMUNITY  is a resource center focusing on meeting the needs of Chicago’s far south side and south suburban Cook County. We help strengthen existing community services and create new ways to help you live a healthier, richer life.

In partnership with Genesis Housing Services, we can help with:

  • Buying A Home
  • Selling A Home
  • Debt Counseling
  • Utilities and more…

Let’s connect over the phone or via video conference!

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

Rental Assistance “Pre-Assessment” – Up to $25,000 in Assistance!!! 
Click Here! 

 

CITY OF CHICAGO

City of Chicago Rental Assistance Application- COMING SOON!

Cook County

Cook County Rental Assistance Application- CLOSED

HOUSING NEWS >

Housing counseling, CBA Energy Savers, Safety Officers Grant & Community Connections Home Buyer Assistance

Foreclosure Assistance & Counseling

Homeowners Retention Solution Webinar: Saturday June 19, 2021 – Click to Register

Step 1: You will be assigned to a HUD Counselor who will assess where you are currently and determine your Housing Goals

Step 2: You and your Counselor will generate a customized “Action Plan” to help you reach your goals!

Step 3: On-going check-in and guidance to the realization of your Housing Goals.

Complete the Web Referral Form if you are in need of Emergency Mortgage Assistance: CLICK HERE!

Home Buyer Education & Counseling

Framework Online Homebuyer Education “Self Pace” Course – Click to Register
Homebuyer Education Online Webinar: Saturday June 26, 2021 – Click to Register
Step 1: Attend a HUD Approved Home Buyer Training to then be assigned a HUD Counselor who will assess where you are currently and determine your Housing Goals.
Step 2: You and your Counselor will generate a customized “Action Plan” to help you reach your goals!

Step 3: On-going check-in and guidance to the realization of your Housing Goals.

Financial Coaching & Resources

Referral Program Link : Click Here!  

Homeowners Resources & Counseling

Complete the contact form below if you are current on your mortgage and looking for ways to get the most from your home.

 

MMRP PROGRAM

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Micro Market Recovery Program (MMRP)

The Micro Market Recovery Program is a community revitalization initiative that focuses on small geographic areas to help mitigate the effects of the foreclosure crisis.

In each MMRP area, the City is working with sister agencies and the following community partners: Austin Coming Together, Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, Garfield Park Community Council, Southwest Organizing Project, The Resurrection Project, Greater Chatham Initiative, Englewood Neighborhood Housing Services, Far Southside Community Development Corporation, Logan Square Neighborhood Association and West Humboldt Neighborhood Housing Services.

The MMRP provides a multitude of resources designed to help stabilize communities.
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Dear MMRP Community Partners,

As we all know, there has been great concern throughout our neighborhoods about the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Even so, we want to continue to work hard and serve our neighborhoods during this crisis. Let’s continue to find new and creative ways to reach the people in our 10 neighborhoods. Please, share this information with your communities, families and all who are in search of additional resources.

Thank you
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For up-to-date news on the City’s health, financial, food and housing resources, visit the “Latest Resources” page on the City of Chicago’s website.

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CHECK and make sure a property is within a MMRP target area HERE