Join us in shedding light on the incredible housing resources available for veterans in Cook County.

Learn more about the grants and loans available for those seeking home ownership, as well as programs offering vital financial assistance. Scroll to read about these programs available to help veterans throughout the home buying process and beyond, and be sure to visit cookcountyil.gov to learn more.

Housing and Emergency Services: Housing Authority of Cook County

Through rental assistance, case management, and clinical services, the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) voucher program aims to promote:

• Affordable housing

• Economic opportunity

• Discrimination-free living in suburban Cook County

For more information, visit the Housing Authority of Cook County's website.

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County

The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) provides emergency financial assistance to honorably discharged indigent veterans for:

• transportation

• mortgage or rent

• utilities

• food

• burial

• cremation

VA Loans

Benefits of a VA-backed home loan include:

• the VA guarantees a portion of the loan you get from a private lender

• less risk to the lender is likely to result in better terms

• 90% of all VA-backed home loans are made without a down payment

VA Grants

Home Improvements and Structural Alterations grants are used for the following structural home improvements that are considered medically necessary, such as alterations for an accessible entrance or bathroom.

Specially Adapted Housing grants are meant to support veterans who have severe burn injuries and impaired mobility due to service.

Specially Home Adaptation grants are intended to support veterans who have lost the use of their hands, experience severe respiratory or burn injuries, or are blind.

Temporary Residence Adaptation grants aid SHA or SAH eligible veterans that are residing temporarily in a home owned by a family member. Family members must be related by marriage, adoption or blood.