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Help Illinois Families is sponsored by Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), and Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This initiative helps eligible Illinoisans seeking emergency assistance to cover costs of utility bills, rent, temporary shelter, food, and other household necessities.
Assistance is available for qualifying families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level.
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Illinois Housing Help is Here! See below for information on the rent, utility, and legal assistance programs currently available. The state of Illinois is providing emergency housing assistance to help renters maintain stable, affordable housing.
This site is intended to help guide Illinoisans in need of emergency housing assistance due to financial hardship. Discover the emergency assistance programs available to you by multiple state agencies including: the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The program is now accepting applications.
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Something went wrong while submitting the form. Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) Find an IDHS Service Provider Near You The Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) provides financial assistance for rent to income-eligible Illinois renters and their landlords who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you are a renter in Illinois and are behind on rent due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for up to $25,000 and 18 months of emergency rental payments. Both renters and landlords can apply for assistance. Already started your application?
Check the status of your application submission or return to your application already in-progress. The Illinois Rental Payment Program is now closed for new application. For struggling renters who missed the window to apply for assistance through IHDA, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is currently accepting applications for rental assistance.
Those looking for assistance, please contact an IDHS Service Provider Agency to ask about rental assistance, find out if you’re eligible and get help with applying. Renters can find a IDHS Service Provider at: illinoisrentalassistance. org/providers Watch in English Ver en español Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, Dec.
6 through Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Proof of citizenship is not required to apply and ILRPP assistance is a grant that does NOT have to be repaid.
Find out if you’re eligible for emergency rental assistance below. Help prevent suspected fraud for IHDA’s Rental Payment Program to ensure emergency rental assistance is received by Illinois households in need. Report suspected fraud here .
Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) At this time, the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program is no longer accepting new applications. If you are at risk of eviction, please contact a legal aid organization or a HUD-approved housing counseling agency right away. legal aid for eviction & foreclosure prevention Eviction Help Illinois provides renters with free eviction prevention assistance.
For free legal aid to avoid eviction click here or call (855) 631-0811 . The Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program is a free program available countywide to help homeowners facing foreclosure. If you are a Cook County resident facing the foreclosure of your home, please call the helpline at (855) 452-2637.
If you are outside Cook County, please contact a housing counseling agency here . To be eligible for ILRPP, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: You are either a renter in Illinois or a landlord with a tenant who lives in Illinois. Financial & Unemployment Difficulty Your household (or your tenant’s household) experienced a financial hardship during or due, directly or indirectly, to the coronavirus pandemic.
Your household (or your tenants’ household) is behind on rent and/or is at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Your (or your tenant’s) household income is at or below the limit for your county. Click here to find the income limits for your county.
Need technical help with applying? Contact a Housing Stability Service Provider Near You Before you apply, please make sure to review the list of acceptable tenant and landlord documents.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services (primarily heating during winter months). Illinois residents with a household income that does not exceed an amount determined annually by DCEO are eligible.
Annual eligibility levels are determined based on available funding and may not exceed 200% of the federal nonfarm poverty level. Need help applying for utility bill assistance? Find the nearest LIHEAP administering agency to you.
Have questions about utility bill assistance? Call the LIHEAP Hotline at 1-833-711-0374 . Already applied for utility bill assistance?
Find out the status of your LIHEAP application. Get Help Applying For Rental Assistance If you need rental assistance, but are not in a court proceeding, help is still available through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). Households who are behind on rent, but not yet facing eviction court proceedings, should contact an IDHS Service Provider Agency.
Provider agencies will help you determine eligibility, walk you through the application process, and help you submit your application. Provider agencies can also help you find assistance with utility bills, free legal aid, and additional services. Apply for rental assistance and explore additional support by contacting a service provider near you.
looking for an affordable home? For those looking for a new place to call home, ILHousingSearch. org allows you to search thousands of affordable, subsidized and market rate units throughout Illinois.
You can customize your search based on your specific needs, budget, and desired location. The service is also available through a toll-free, bilingual call center at (877) 428-8844 . Have questions about Illinois rental, utility, or eviction prevention legal aid?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible Illinoisans with household income up to 200% of the federal poverty level experiencing economic hardships. Proof of citizenship is not required for rental payment assistance. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Help Illinois Families is funded by Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), and Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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