Southwest Illinoisans whose homes were damaged by flooding after heavy July 26 rains can apply for up to $500 in mortgage or rental assistance from the Illinois REALTORS® Relief Foundation (IRRF).

IRRF assistance is for residents of  Bond, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair and Washington counties. Only one application is permitted per household. Get the application.

The deadline to apply is Nov. 30, 2022. More information can be found on the application.

IRRF, the Illinois REALTORS® disaster assistance foundation, has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years to assist disaster victims in Illinois and other states.