IL-HTC Application Round 2, 2026

Available allocation funds: $15,222,753.75

Each part of the application is required for all Round 2 2026 applicants. In order to apply, the project’s F-HTC Part 2 must be approved or conditionally approved by the NPS by August 19, 2026.

Part S-1 – WebEx virtual workshop

1. Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 1:30-4:30 pm:  
   • You do not need to register in advance.
   • We encourage people interested in the IL-HTC to attend, even if they are not applying in this round.
   • You may join the event starting at 1:00 pm; staff will be available to troubleshoot connection issues.
   • Click here to join the event
     1. Enter your name and e-mail address
     2. If prompted, enter the event password (case sensitive): IL-HTC
     3. Click the "Join" button
     4. Connect to the event's audio.
     • BEST PRACTICE for joining the WebEx Event
       1. Click "Call Me" or "Use Computer for Audio"
       2. If using "Call Me," input your call-back number
     • Or dial-in
       1. Audio conference information—US Toll: +1-415-655-0002
       2. Global call-in numbers—Access code: 2862 864 8220
   • For those who wish to test their audio/video connections prior to the event, please email Anna Margaret Barris.
   • During the S-1 workshop:
     • SHPO explains the IL-HTC application and the allocation and certification processes.
     • SHPO provides the web link for Part S-2 submission.
     • Each project for which an application will be submitted is required to provide the project's NPS project number and city in the "Chat" to "Everyone."
   • Click here to download the S-1 workshop PowerPoint presentation (available the morning of the workshop).
2. Monday, August 24, 2026: SHPO posts on program website a list of all 2026 Round 2 S-1 attendees and the projects they represent. The list will include known estimated QREs and Priority 1, 3, and 5 assertions.
   • 2026 Round 2 S-1 workshop, projects represented
   • 2026 Round 2 S-1 workshop, WebEx chat (record of NPS project representation)

Part S-2 – online submittal (click on the link to go there)

1. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 10:00 am: Part S-2 online 'Submit' button activates. 
   • When a complete S-2 is submitted, an automatically generated confirmation email stating the date and time the SHPO received the S-2 is sent to the email address that was entered into the S-2.
2. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 5:00 pm: Part S-2 'Submit' button deactivates.
3. Monday, August 31, 2026: SHPO emails all S-2 applicants a list of all S-2 applications, sorted by date and time received, noting any projects removed from consideration due to being absent from the S-1 workshop. The SHPO posts the list on the program website.
   • 2026 Round 2 S-2, order of SHPO receipt
   • 2026 Round 2 S-2, raw data results
4. Eligible S-2 applicants may prepare and electronically submit their Part S-3s to the SHPO.

Part S-3 – electronic submittal (click on the link to download the form)

1.  Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 5:00 pm: Deadline for NPS approval of Part 2 amendments or Part 3s (increases to estimated QREs) and to dispute Priority 1, 3, and 5 assertions made by the SHPO.
2. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 5:00 pm: Deadline for applicants to submit their S-3s to the SHPO.
3. On or before Wednesday, September 23, 2026: SHPO notifies each applicant whether his or her S-3 submission contains any errors and omissions and, if so, what those specific errors and omissions are and how to correct them.
4. Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00 pm: Deadline for applicants to submit any requested corrections to the SHPO.
5. On or before Wednesday, October 14, 2026: SHPO emails each Part S-3 applicant a letter stating whether his or her project has received an allocation in Round 2. SHPO posts on program website a sorted list of Part S-3 applications and their respective allocations and the allocation amount available for the next allocation round.
   • 2026 Round 2 allocation results (PDF)
   • 2026 Round 2 allocation results (Excel)

1. The structure must be located in a county that borders a state with a historic income-producing-property rehabilitation credit.
   • Click here to learn whether your project meets Priority 1 in 2026 Application Round 2.
2. The structure must have been previously owned by a federal, state, or local-governmental entity for no less than six months.
   • Click here to download instructions on how to assert Priority 2 in 2026 Application Round 2.
3. The structure must be located in a census tract that has a median family income at or below the Illinois median family income; data from the most recent 5-year estimate from the American Community Survey (ACS), published by the U.S. Census Bureau, shall be used to determine eligibility.
   • Click here to learn whether your project meets Priority 3 in 2026 Application Round 2.
4. The qualified rehabilitation plan must include in the development partnership a Community Development Entity, a low-profit organization, or a not-for-profit organization, as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
   • Click here to download instructions on how to assert Priority 4 in 2026 Application Round 2.
5. The structure must be located in an area declared under the federal Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act as an Emergency Declaration (pursuant to Title V of the Act) or Major Disaster Declaration (pursuant to Title IV of the Act). The declaration must be no older than 3 years at the time of application.
   • Click here to learn whether your project meets Priority 5 in 2026 Application Round 2.

Available allocation funds: minimum of $12,500,000

• Wednesday, February 17, 2027, 1:30 pm: Part S-1 mandatory online workshop. The project’s F-HTC Part 2 must be approved or conditionally approved by the NPS by this date.
• Monday, February 22, 2027: SHPO posts Part S-1 workshop attendees and project data.
• Wednesday, February 24, 2027, 10:00 am: Part S-2 online submission activates.
• Wednesday, February 24, 2027, 5:00 pm: Part S-2 online submission deactivates.
• Monday, March 1, 2027: SHPO emails all S-2 applicants whether they are eligible to proceed with Part S-3.
• Wednesday, March 3, 2027, 5:00 pm: Deadline for NPS approval of Part 2 amendments or Part 3 (increases to estimated QREs) and to dispute Priority 1, 3, and 5 assertions made by SHPO.
• Wednesday, March 10, 2027, 5:00 pm: Deadline for receiving Part S-3 at the SHPO.
• Wednesday, March 24, 2027: SHPO notifies applicants of any Part S-3 errors and omissions and how to correct them.
• Friday, April 2, 2027, 5:00 pm: Deadline for receiving requested Part S-3 corrections at the SHPO.
• Wednesday, April 14, 2027: SHPO notifies S-3 applicants of the Round 1 allocation results by email.

Available allocation funds: minimum of $9,500,001

• Wednesday, August 18, 2027, 1:30 pm: Part S-1 mandatory online workshop. The project’s F-HTC Part 2 must be approved or conditionally approved by the NPS by this date.
• Monday, August 23, 2027: SHPO posts Part S-1 workshop attendees and project data.
• Wednesday, August 25, 2027, 10:00 am: Part S-2 online submission activates.
• Wednesday, August 25, 2027, 5:00 pm: Part S-2 online submission deactivates.
• Monday, August 30, 2027: SHPO emails all S-2 applicants whether they are eligible to proceed with Part S-3.
• Wednesday, September 1, 2027, 5:00 pm: Deadline for NPS approval of Part 2 amendments or Part 3 (increases to estimated QREs) and to dispute Priority 1, 3, and 5 assertions made by SHPO.
• Wednesday, September 8, 2027, 5:00 pm: Deadline for receiving Part S-3 at the SHPO.
• Wednesday, September 22, 2027: SHPO notifies applicants of any Part S-3 errors and omissions and how to correct them.
• Friday, October 1, 2027, 5:00 pm: Deadline for receiving requested Part S-3 corrections at the SHPO.
• Wednesday, October 13, 2027: SHPO notifies S-3 applicants of the Round 2 allocation results by email.

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