Governor Pat Quinn's office says the Illinois Housing Development Authority is increasing the mortgage assistance available through the Illinois Hardest Hit program.
The increase in assitance will move to $35,000 per household across the state, effective April 1. The program's increase will mean help to an additional 500 families.
The Illinois Hardest Hit program was launched in 2011 as a way to help homeowners who experience an income reduction due to unemployment or underemployment in two ways: monthly mortgage payment assistance and reinstatement assistance.
