Central Illinois Veterans Commission Taking Applications for New Homes for Veterans

[April 19, 2024]   The Central Illinois Veterans Commission (CIVC) is now taking applications for consideration in the awarding of planned small homes in Lincoln and Atlanta, Illinois. Homes six and seven for Logan County are now in the planning stages.

Eligible veterans, or those that want to nominate veterans for this opportunity, can find the application and further information at Tiny Home Application | CIVC (civeteran.org) or contact CIVC at 217-828-9366. To be eligible to receive a home through this program, one must be a veteran who has been honorably or generally discharged, does not currently own a home, and has the means to pay the expenses (other than mortgage) associated with home ownership.

Volunteers will also be needed as the construction on these new homes begins. The opportunity to volunteer will be announced as dates for the builds are solidified. For more information on volunteering or contributing to this effort, contact CIVC using the information above.

Founded in December of 2018, it is the vision of the Central Illinois Veterans Commission to provide veterans with tools and support systems to eliminate barriers in obtaining permanent housing. To date, CIVC has built and awarded five homes in Lincoln, Illinois to deserving veterans. Find out more at civeteran.org.

[Patti Schonauer]