Housing
Living in rural Illinois is unique in many ways. Certainly, there are differences between a rolling countryside and the big city. But if you won't miss traffic jams that go on forever and neighbors living within an arm's reach, and seek a safe, rural lifestyle with access to good schools, Northwest Illinois may be right for you!Take a look at the Jo Daviess County New Resident's Welcome Kit.
The Northwest Illinois region offers a variety of living options, from small towns to resort living to rural landscapes. To assist with your home search, or housing development, we encourage you to utilize the following resources.
Regional Lenders
- Citizens State Bank
- Dupaco Community Credit Union
- First Community Bank of Galena
- Illinois Bank & Trust, a Division of HTLF Bank
- TBK Bank
Utilities
- Commonwealth Energy
- Jo-Carroll Energy
- Nicor Gas
- Sand Prairie - Fiber
- Fiber Homes (buildout reports)
- Fiber Communities (follow neighborhood buildouts)
Other Local Resources
- Baranski Hammer Moretta & Sheehy
- Blackhawk Hills Regional Council
- Carroll County Housing Authority
- Conlon Construction Co
- Jo Daviess County Housing Authority
- Landmarks Illinois
- Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors
State of Illinois and Federal Programs
- C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) program with the Illinois Finance Authority
- Illinois State Historic Preservation Office
- Illinois Housing Authority
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Jo Daviess County Workforce Housing Needs Assessment Study 2022
The purpose of the study was to analyze the housing market in Jo Daviess County. The study assesses existing conditions, challenges, demands, and market restrictions. It also offers timely recommendations. Study Plan
Developer and Builder Tours
Interested in building in Northwest Illinois, connect with NWILED to schedule a tour of communities with members of the NWILED Housing Taskforce, and to learn of parcels prime for housing development in area communities. Call 815-297-7361 for information.