Illinois Administrative Code

Section 386.103 Definitions The following terms used in this Part shall have the following definitions: "Act": The Illinois Housing Development Act [20 ILCS 3805]. "Applicant": A prospective Counseling Agency making an Application for a Grant. "Application": An application to the…

Section 386.104 Compliance with Federal and State Law Notwithstanding anything in this Part to the contrary, this Part shall be construed in conformity and compliance with applicable federal and State law.

Section 386.105 Forms and Procedures for the Program The Authority may prepare, use, prescribe, supplement and amend such forms, agreements and other documents and procedures as may be necessary to implement the Program.

Section 386.106 Fees and Charges The Authority will not charge an application fee for the Program.

Section 386.107 Authority Administrative Expenses The Authority is entitled to deduct from each Appropriation, prior to any distribution of funds under the Program and prior to making any Grants, an amount not to exceed 4% of each Appropriation for expenses associated with the ad…

Section 386.108 Amendment This Part may be supplemented, amended or repealed by the Authority from time to time and in a manner consistent with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100], this Part, the Act and other applicable laws. This Part shall not constitute or …

Section 386.109 Severability If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subsection, Section or Subpart of this Part is adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Part, but shall be confined in…

Section 386.110 Gender and Number All terms used in any one gender or number shall be construed to include any other gender or number as the context may require.

Section 386.111 Non-Discrimination The Counseling Agencies shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act [775 ILCS 5] and the regulations promulgated under that Act, the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (…

Section 386.112 Titles and Captions Titles and captions of Subparts, Sections and subsections are used for convenience and reference and are not a part of the text SUBPART B: DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS BY THE AUTHORITY

Section 386.201 Priority of Distributions The Authority shall distribute funds from annual Appropriations in accordance with the following priorities: a) To the Authority for its administrative expenses. b) After distributing the amount listed in subsection (a), the Authority sha…

Section 386.301 Counseling Agencies Eligibility The Counseling Agencies are generally eligible to submit an Application for funding if they have been certified as a housing counseling agency by HUD. The Counseling Agencies are eligible for funding if they are certified prior to t…

Section 386.302 Eligible Uses of Grant Funds a) Eligible Uses of Grant funds by the Counseling Agencies under the Program shall be: 1) Computer and Equipment Expenses; 2) General Operational Expenses; 3) Housing Counseling; 4) training of a Counseling Agency's employees; 5) capac…

Section 386.303 Application Cycle The Authority will supply interested Applicants with an Application. Application forms under the Program are expected to be released annually based on funding available.

Section 386.304 Application Requirements Each Application shall include the information required by this Section to be completed by the Applicant and any additional information the Authority may require to promote efficient Program administration and quality of performance. a) Qu…

Section 386.305 Review of Applications a) Application Screening. The Authority shall screen all Applications to confirm that all elements of the Application package have been addressed. Applicants may be notified of deficiencies in Applications and may, at the option of the Autho…

Section 386.306 Grant Administration a) Commitment. Each Counseling Agency shall enter into a Commitment with the Authority; the Grant may be less than the amount requested in the Application. The term of Commitment shall be up to one year, subject to the availability of funds fr…

Section 386.307 Funding of Grants Subject to the terms of the applicable Commitment with a Counseling Agency and the related documents evidencing the Grant, the Authority shall provide funds to the Counseling Agencies when the Appropriation is made available and as set forth in S…

Section 386.308 Reporting Requirements Each Counseling Agency shall provide reports to the Authority, on forms provided by the Authority, at the end of each quarter of the term of its Commitment. The Counseling Agency shall identify, at a minimum, the number of households that re…

Section 390.101 Authority This Part is established to set forth the standards for the distribution of funds by the Illinois Housing Development Authority under Section 80 of the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act [765 ILCS 77/80] for the purpose of making Grants to HUD-cert…

Section 390.102 Purpose and Objectives This Part is established to accomplish the purposes of Section 80 of the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act, and in particular the awarding of Predatory Lending Database Grant Program grants.

Section 390.103 Definitions As used in this Part, the following words or terms mean: "Act": Residential Real Property Disclosure Act [765 ILCS 77]. "Agency" or "Agencies": HUD-certified housing counseling agencies selected for participation in the Program. "Appropriation": The an…

Section 390.104 Compliance with Federal Law Notwithstanding anything in this Part to the contrary, this Part shall be construed in conformity and compliance with applicable federal law.

Section 390.105 Forms and Procedures for the Program The Authority may prepare, use, supplement and amend forms, agreements and other documents and procedures as may be necessary to implement the Program, all as may be prescribed by the Authority.

Section 390.106 Fees and Charges The Authority will charge no application fee for this Program.

Section 390.107 Authority Administrative Expenses The Authority shall be entitled to deduct an amount not to exceed 3% of the Appropriation from each Appropriation for expenses associated with the administration of the Program, including, without limitation, expenses for staff sa…

Section 390.108 Amendment This Part may be supplemented, amended or repealed by the Members from time to time and in such manner as they may determine consistent with this Part, the Act, including but not limited to Section 80, and other applicable provisions of law. This Part sh…

Section 390.109 Severability If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subsection, Section or Subpart of this Part is adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Part, but shall be confined in…

Section 390.110 Gender and Number All terms used in any one gender or number shall be construed to include any other gender or number as the context may require.

Section 390.111 Titles and Captions Titles and captions of Subparts, Sections and subsections are used for convenience and reference and are not a part of the text. SUBPART B: DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS

Section 390.201 Distribution of Appropriated Funds The Authority will distribute grants to Agencies providing housing counseling services within the geographic boundaries of Cook County, Kane County, Peoria County, and Will County. Grant awards to Agencies under the Program will …

Section 390.202 Staged Distribution Each Agency approved by the Authority under the Program will receive a Grant for a term of up to two years. Each Grant will be distributed in two stages. The Initial Distribution will be a lump sum, determined by the Authority in accordance wit…

Section 390.301 Agency Eligibility Agencies are eligible for funding if they have been certified as a housing counseling agency by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as set forth in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Counseling Program …

Section 390.302 Eligible Grant Activities Without limitation, computer and equipment purchases, staff salaries and benefits, office space, utility bills, marketing materials, training, and other activities that support carrying out duties under the Predatory Lending Database Prog…

Section 390.303 Application Cycle The Authority will supply interested qualified applicants with an Application upon request. Applications under this Program will be accepted periodically until the Appropriation is disbursed as outlined in Section 390.202.

Section 390.304 Application Requirements Each Application for Program funds shall include the information required by this Section and any additional information the Authority may require to promote efficient program administration and quality of performance, provided that those …

Section 390.305 Review of Applications a) Application Screening. The Authority shall screen all Applications to determine that all elements of the Application package have been addressed. Applicants will be notified of deficiencies in Applications and given the opportunity to cor…

Section 390.306 Grant Administration a) Commitment: Each Agency shall enter into a Commitment with the Authority; the Grant may be less than the amount requested in the Application. The term of Commitments may be up to two years, subject to the availability of funds from an Appro…

Section 390.307 Funding of Grants During the term of each Commitment with an Agency, the Authority shall provide funds to Agencies when Appropriation is made available and as outlined in Sections 390.202 and 390.302.

Section 390.308 Reporting Requirements for Agencies Each Agency shall provide reports to the Authority, on forms provided by the Authority, at the end of each quarter of the term of its Commitment. The report shall identify, at a minimum, certification that the Agency was availab…

Section 390.309 Books and Records The books and records of each Agency and each Affordable Housing Project shall be subject to inspection, examination and copying by the Authority and its authorized representatives or agents at such times as the Authority reasonably requires for …

Section 395.101 Authority IHDA is designated as the agency responsible for adopting rules and regulations needed to carry out the Board's responsibilities under the Act. This Part is authorized by Section 60 of the Act and Section 7.19 of the IHDA Act.

Section 395.102 Purpose and Objectives The purpose of the Act and this Part is to carry out the Board's responsibilities under the Act and to provide direction to Local Governments and Affordable Housing Developers.

Section 395.103 Definitions The following terms used in this Part shall have the following definitions: "Act": The Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act [310 ILCS 67]. "Affordable housing": Housing that has a value or cost or rental amount that is within the means of a house…

Section 395.104 Compliance with Federal and State Law Notwithstanding anything in this Part to the contrary, this Part shall be construed in conformity and compliance with applicable federal and State law.

Section 395.105 Forms and Procedures for the Program IHDA may prepare, use, supplement and amend forms, agreements and other documents and procedures as may be necessary to implement the duties of the Board, all as may be prescribed by IHDA.

Section 395.106 Fees and Charges The Authority shall not charge the Board any fees or other charges for services it provides to the Board. The Members shall be reimbursed by the State for all reasonable expenses actually and necessarily incurred in the performance of their offici…