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Everyone deserves a decent place to live.
Habitat for Humanity of Illinois is part of a global nonprofit housing organization whose vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
First Home Under Construction at Aurora’s New ‘Smart Neighborhood’
The foundation has been laid and the walls are going up for the very first home in Aurora’s new “Smart Neighborhood,” part of a partnership between Nicor Gas and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley that looks to build a community of smart, affordable homes designed to be net zero.
A Breakthrough Partnership for Rural Homeownership
A groundbreaking partnership between USDA, IHDA, and Habitat for Humanity has led to the first successful closing using USDA’s 502 loan product paired with IHDA’s down payment assistance—unlocking new opportunities for affordable homeownership in designated rural communities. This innovative collaboration made it possible for Candace, a single mother seeking stability for her daughter, to purchase a brand-new home built by Will County Habitat for Humanity.
Habitat on the Hill Spotlights Rockford Area Habitat’s RAFT Initiative
Congratulations to Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity, whose advocacy work was highlighted at the Habitat on the Hill 2025 Poster Presentations. This annual session offers affiliates and affiliate support organizations an opportunity to share state and local advocacy strategies and successes with the Habitat network.
Rockford Habitat’s poster outlined their efforts to develop a policy solution to the problem of increasing property insurance costs resulting from changing flood patterns.
Habitat for Humanity Midwest Conference 2025
The inaugural Midwest Regional Conference took place April 1–3, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota, bringing together a powerful network of Habitat for Humanity staff and leaders from across the region. Hosted in partnership by Chicagoland Habitat and Affiliate Support Organizations (ASOs) from Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota, the conference united 78 affiliates and ASOs from nine states for three days of learning, connection, and inspiration.
Illinois affiliates operate 20 Habitat ReStores throughout the state. ReStores are retail stores that sell quality used and surplus building materials, appliances, furniture, and home accessories at a fraction of retail prices. Proceeds fund the construction of additional Habitat homes in the community.
Habitat for Humanity affiliates build and repair houses throughout the State of Illinois. On average, the 36 Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Illinois serve approximately 170 low-income families each year through new construction, rehab of existing homes and home repairs. Find a local affiliate to join the building efforts.
Habitat for Humanity’s advocacy is working to influence public opinion and decision-makers in all sectors to adopt policies and practices and transform systems that lead to the creation and preservation of housing for all, toward the goal of ending poverty worldwide. Take action and advocate for affordable housing.