See below for information on the rent, mortgage, utility, and legal assistance programs currently available!
The state of Illinois is providing emergency housing assistance to help renters and homeowners maintain stable, affordable housing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This site is intended to help guide Illinoisans in need of emergency housing assistance due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 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).
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Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP)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.
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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.
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.
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