Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB4852      — IHDA-HOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Creates the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive Act. Requires the Illinois Housing Development Authority to administer an owner-occupant housing incentive program that provides financial incentives to qualifying purchasers for the purchase of moderately priced owner-occupied homes. Requires the Authority to develop necessary forms, establish verification procedures, and adopt rules to implement the program that are consistent with the provisions of the Act. Requires the Authority to provide a $7,500 owner-occupant housing incentive to any qualifying purchaser of an eligible property. Provides that the owner-occupant housing incentive may be provided as a grant, closing cost credit, down payment assistance, or any other similar mechanism approved by the Authority, subject to available appropriations. Contains provisions concerning eligibility requirements; hardship exemptions; program restrictions; verification and compliance; and penalties and repayment. Provides that the Act shall be construed narrowly to promote owner-occupied home purchases and that nothing in the Act shall be interpreted to regulate or restrict lawful rental housing, landlord activity, or property ownership outside the scope of the incentive created under the Act. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4852      do?
Creates the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive Act. Requires the Illinois Housing Development Authority to administer an owner-occupant housing incentive program that provides financial incentives to qualifying purchasers for the purchase of moderately priced owner-occupied homes. Requires the Authority to develop necessary forms, establish verification procedures, and adopt rules to implement the program that are consistent with the provisions of the Act. Requires the Authority to provide a $7,500 owner-occupant housing incentive to any qualifying purchaser of an eligible property. Provides that the owner-occupant housing incentive may be provided as a grant, closing cost credit, down payment assistance, or any other similar mechanism approved by the Authority, subject to available appropriations. Contains provisions concerning eligibility requirements; hardship exemptions; program restrictions; verification and compliance; and penalties and repayment. Provides that the Act shall be construed narrowly to promote owner-occupied home purchases and that nothing in the Act shall be interpreted to regulate or restrict lawful rental housing, landlord activity, or property ownership outside the scope of the incentive created under the Act. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB4852     ?
HB4852      is sponsored by Jed Davis (Republican).
What is the current status of HB4852     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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