AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WILL COUNTY
2415 Mcdonough Street, Joliet, IL 60436
Eligibility
Open to those who meet these guidelines:
- Need: Current housing is inadequate, overcrowded, transitional, government subsidized, or unaffordable
- Ability to Pay: Meets income guidelines based on family size; Housing payment cannot exceed 30% of gross income; See website for complete details
- Willingness to Partner: Must provide "sweat equity" hours
- Some additional requirements (such as background check) may apply - contact for more information
Critical Home Repair: Clients must additionally be seniors, disabled, or have difficult family circumstances and are struggling to maintain their homes
Required documents
Varies by service
Hours
Mon 9 am - 5 pm
Tue 9 am - 5 pm
Wed 9 am - 5 pm
Thu 9 am - 5 pm
Fri 9 am - 5 pm
Languages
English
Application process
Call or email for appointment; Must attend program orientation before submitting application packet
Fees
No application fees
Service area
Will County, Illinois
Description
Builds affordable homes for low-income individuals and families who demonstrate a housing need.
Critical Home Repair: Restoration and maintenance for safety and housing stability. Projects include interior or exterior work performed to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or code violations.
Date of Last Formal Update
07/25/2025
Data provided by
211 Nebraska
Providing organization
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WILL COUNTY
Builds and rehabilitates homes for those in need.