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Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is sponsored by City of Chicago, Department of Family & Support Services. The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides funding to Chicagoans who are at risk of becoming homeless due to eviction, loss of income, or another emergency.
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Rental Assistance Program (RAP) Short-term rental assistance for Chicago residents at risk of homelessness Para obtener información sobre asistencia de alquiler en español, haga clic aquí. If you require RAP information in a language other than English and Spanish, in-person and phone translation are available. Please call or visit any of our six Community Service Centers listed below for help in your language.
RAP is open to all Chicago residents regardless of legal immigration status. Rental assistance is not a “public-charge” benefit. If you are a person living with HIV, specific resources are available by calling the HIV Resource Coordination Hub at **1-844-HUB-4040**.
The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides funding to Chicagoans who are at risk of becoming homeless. RAP helps Chicagoans who have housing right now, but who may become homeless soon because they are experiencing a temporary loss or reduction in income that makes it difficult to pay rent. This program is intended to provide short-term support while promoting long-term housing stability.
## Are You Eligible for the Rental Assistance Program? You May Be Eligible If >_"30% of Area Median Income (AMI), as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)"_ The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides funding to Chicagoans who are at risk of becoming homeless.
RAP helps Chicagoans who have housing right now, but who may become homeless soon because they lost income or had another eligible emergency that prevents them from paying rent.
* Payment of rent to maintain housing stability and prevent displacement * Security deposits in cases of fire, flood, foreclosure, housing relocation, domestic violence, or a court order to vacate You May Be Eligible If * You live in the City of Chicago * You are at risk of becoming homeless due to eviction, loss of income, or another emergency * Your household income is at or below 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) * You can demonstrate the ability to sustain housing after assistance is provided * Your landlord completes the RAP requirements Required Documentation to Prove Eligibility * A 5-day notice of nonpayment or eviction notice * Proof of loss of income or proof of another qualifying emergency that led to the inability to pay rent * Pay stub, benefits statement, or affidavit explaining no income * Proof of identity (for example: Driver's License, State ID, CityKey, or similar identification) * Current lease (minimum of 6 months) * Landlord agreement forms Proof of Housing Stability You must also provide documentation showing you will be able to pay rent moving forward.
Examples include, but are not limited to: * Social Security Income or Social Security Disability Income * Pension or annuity income documentation * Letter from employer (if paid in cash or pay stubs are unavailable) * Bank statements showing available savings _Individuals affected by gender-based violence, fire, flood, landlord foreclosure, or those required by court order to vacate an uninhabitable unit are encouraged to visit the nearest Community Service Center to apply for rental assistance.
Please note that funding is limited and subject to availability. _ After reviewing the eligibility requirements above and confirming that you qualify, you can begin your application by visiting the portal below: ## Need Help Completing the Application?
Community Service Center Locations **Auburn Gresham Community Service Center** 1140 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620 Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm **Garfield Community Service Center** 10 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm **Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Center** 4314 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60653 Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm **North Area Community Service Center** 845 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm **South Chicago Community Service Center** 8650 South Commercial Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm **Trina Davila Community Service Center** 4312 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm ## What Will Happen After You Apply If your application is selected, a case manager will call or email you to make sure your application is complete.
They may ask you to submit additional documents. An in-person, video, or photo inspection of your rental unit is then required to make sure the unit meets federal standards. For help with your application, or to apply in person, call or visit any of the City of Chicago Community Service Centers listed above.
Community Service Centers are open Monday-Friday between 9 am and 5 pm. ## Additional Application Forms ## Federal Funding for RAP The DFSS Rental Assistance Program obtains its funds from the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). The program is subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Please note that all requirements are subject to change and this page will be updated as regulations and requirements are revised.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Residents of the City of Chicago at risk of homelessness, with household income at or below 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), and who can demonstrate the ability to sustain housing after assistance is provided. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rental Assistance Program (RAP) accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is funded by City of Chicago, Department of Family & Support Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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