Explore our latest blog to learn about rental assistance programs available in the Chicago area for tenants..
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
COMMUNITY PARTNERS AVAILABLE FOR SUPPORT / SOCIOS COMUNITARIOS DISPONIBLES PARA APOYO
CEDA of Cook County, Inc.
567 West Lake Street, 12th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60653
https://www.cedaorg.net/find-services/gas-and-electric/
Provide gas and electric bill Assistance – accepting applications Eligibility based on Monthly Income
Center of Concern
1665 Elk Blvd. Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
https://centerofconcern.org/housing/
Only provide financial assistance for homeless individuals Homelessness
Far South Community Development Corporation
837 West 115th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60643
https://farsouthcdc.org/homeowner-resources
No rental assistance, they do provide grants for senior citizens to install/perform accessible improvements.
Senior citizen in City of Chicago
HANA Center
4300 North California Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60618
https://hanacenter.org/housing-services
Yes, they do provide rental assistance
Support households in Illinois that are unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant can cover the past due rent from the previous 15 months and future rental assistance for the next three months (from June 2020-April 2022), or up to $25,000, whichever comes first. If approved, the grant will be paid directly to the housing provider in the form of a check. Both housing providers and tenants participate in the joint application process.
HCP of Illinois, Inc.
401 S. LaSalle Suite 1101 Chicago, Illinois 60605
https://www.housingchoicepartners.org/rhsp
Yes, they do provide rental assistance
Program participants must have a household income of 30 percent or less of the area median income (AMI) and will pay no more than 30 percent of their income towards rent.
La Casa Norte
3533 W. North Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60647
https://www.lacasanorte.org/programs
Yes, they do provide rental assistance. They sent me to another extension -no answer
Latin United Community Housing Association
3541 W North Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60647
Yes, they do provide rental assistance. Complete a rental application, deliver by mail or in person.
Respond Now
1439 Emerald PO Box 215 Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411
https://respondnow.org/our-programs
Yes, they provide rental assistance, as well as pantry and health assistance. Low income Chicago South Suburban residents
Total Resource Community Development Organization
1415 West 104th Street Chicago, Illinois 60643
http://www.totalresourcecdo.com/program/utilities-and-energy-assistance/
Provide heating and cooling assistance as well as Emergency Furnace Repair. Low income families residing in Cook County.
IHDA – Illinois Housing Development Authority
111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1000, Chicago, Illinois, 60601
https://www.ihda.org/rental-housing-main/rhsrp/
Renter in Illinois who are behind on rent due to COVID-19 pandemic.
IDHS – Illinois Department of Human Services
N/A
https://www.illinoisrentalassistance.com/#assistance-programs-ID
Currently accepting applications through their provider network, also offer Utility Bill assistance.
Renter in Illinois who are behind on rent due to COVID-19 pandemic.
ERAP – Chicago Emergency Rental Assistance Program
121 N. LaSalle St. Room 1006 Chicago, IL 60602
Renter in Illinois who are behind on rent due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Cook County Emergency Relief
118 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60602
https://www.cookcountyil.gov/rent-help
Renter living in Suburban Cook County, trouble paying rent/utilities, have proof of financial hardship due to COVID-19, annual income below certain level
Catholic Charities
721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60654
https://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/EmergencyAssistance.aspx
Financial help with rent, utilities, and transportation as funds are available. Low income / no income families. Need to call to be screened for eligibility.