HOPE Fair Housing Center

08/10/2026

🏡 Great news! The waitlist for LUCHA's Borinquen Bella Apartments is officially back open!

Looking for an affordable place to call home? Applications are now being accepted for our Borinquen Bella Apartments waitlist!

Current vacancies are primarily 2- and 3-bedroom apartments, with affordable rents of:
• 1 Bedroom – $1,000/month
• 2 Bedroom – $1,100/month
• 3 Bedroom – $1,200/month

Most units are income-restricted at 50% Area Median Income (AMI). Utilities are not included.

To join the waitlist, complete a pre-application using the link in the comments below, then mail or drop it off at our offices:

📍 Association House of Chicago
1116 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60651

Don't wait—take the first step toward affordable housing today!

08/04/2026

"A home has never been just four walls and a roof. It has helped parents send children to college, start businesses, and create opportunities that last for generations. But that pathway is under strain."

Read NAACP President Derrick Johnson's op-ed:

“The growing acceptance of private listing networks by powerful real estate interests signals a shift in how the market operates,” warns Derrick Johnson.

07/27/2026

HOUSING PROVIDERS: Join us at the Oak Park Library to learn your obligations under fair housing law. We'll cover federal, State, and local protections, with special focus on race and national origin.

Additionally, learn best practices for tenant screening procedures.

Register today!

bit.ly/OakParkFH

🗓️ Thursday, August 20th
⏰ 11am - 12:30pm
📍 Oak Park Library (Veterans Room)

Join HOPE Fair Housing Center for a training to learn about your fair housing obligations under the Federal Fair Housing Act.

07/23/2026

bit.ly/NapervilleFH

Naperville, Aurora, and Warrenville area residents: We want your input!

HOPE is seeking feedback on your housing experiences. Take our survey to help us identify housing barriers for Naperville Township residents with mental health and/or developmental disabilities. Your responses will remain anonymous.

Help us improve equal access to housing opportunities!

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Survey closes on August 31st, 2026
Completion time: Approx. 10 min.
Need a physical survey, have a question, or want to request a reasonable accommodation? Get in touch with our Associate Director of Education & Outreach at [email protected], or give us a call at 630-690-6500.

07/03/2026

In honor of Independence Day, our office will be closed today. We'll reopen with regular hours on Monday, July 6th.

Wishing everyone a pleasant 4th of July Holiday!

07/01/2026

Check out our annual report for the 2025 fiscal year!

hopefair.org/annual-reports

06/30/2026

New here? Join our email list to stay in the know and learn more about HOPE and our work.

Subscribe at hopefair.org/email-updates

06/23/2026

🚨 Did you know thousands of families in the Metro East and St. Louis region may be impacted by risky Bond for Deed agreements?

If you live in ZIP codes and surrounding areas:
📍62206, 62205, 62203, 62204, 62207
📍62040, 62002
📍63136, 63115, 63147, 63121, 63120, 63137, 63135, 63133

This FREE workshop is for you. Three sessions to choose from. Learn how to protect your rights, avoid predatory housing practices, and make informed decisions about homeownership.

🏠 Know Your Rights. Protect Your Home.
📅 See flyer for dates and locations.
📲 Register today: bit.ly/BondforDeedWorkshop

06/23/2026

The waitlist opens TODAY! Applications open June 23-June 30

The DuPage Housing Authority (DHA) and Kendall Housing Authority (KHA) announce the opening of the Rental Housing Support Program (RHSP) 2-Bedroom Waiting List.

Apply at www.dupagehousing.org (at the top of the page, locate the button for "Applicant Cafe")

What is RHSP?
The Rental Housing Support Program is a state funded program administered by both DuPage and Kendall Housing Authorities. RHSP funds the rent subsidies for severely low-income households. Households in the program will pay approximately 30% of their income in rent based on the contribution schedule. Unlike Section 8 or Housing Choice Voucher programs, participants must rent a specific unit with a specific eligible landlord.

Eligibility Requirements:
- 3-4 household members
- Must meet RHSP income and program eligibility requirements (see here: https://www.dupagehousing.org/dupage-rhsp)

Be ready to provide:
-Head of household contact information;
-A valid email address;
-Household income information;
-Names of all household members;
-Dates of birth for all household members;
-Social Security Numbers, if applicable; and
-Other demographic information requested on the application

 PUBLIC NOTICEDUPAGE HOUSING AUTHORITY & KENDALL HOUSING AUTHORITYRENTAL HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM RHSP 2-BEDROOM WAITING LIS

06/22/2026

Landlords, Real Estate Agents, Lenders, and all other housing providers: Join HOPE at the Santori Library in Aurora for a free fair housing training. Learn how to stay compliant with federal, State, and local laws, and get recommendations on best practices for tenant screenings.

📅July 14, 2026
⏰11am-12:30pm
📍Santori Library | 101 S River St, Aurora, IL 60506

Register at bit.ly/AuroraFH2

Join us in person to learn about the tenant screening process and how to stay compliant with fair housing law.