Do you need help paying your mortgage? Have you experienced a drop in household income? If so, you may qualify for up to $35,000 in federal assistance at no cost to you.

Starting August 1, 2016, Illinois homeowners can apply for assistance under the Illinois Hardest Hit program. However, homeowners who have previously received Illinois Hardest Hit assistance are not eligible to reapply.

Want to know more about qualifying for Illinois Hardest Hit assistance? See the FAQs.

- WARNING - www.illinoishardesthit.org is the OFFICIAL website for the Illinois Hardest Hit Fund Program.  Contact the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Financial Stability Anti-Fraud Unit or the SIGTARP Hotline to report fraud or abuse related to the Hardest Hit Fund. .