Resources
Links to State and City Programs to Assist with Rent:
Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP)
Provides up to $15,000 in rental arrears, $500 for court costs, and 2 months of future rent for tenants facing eviction.
Both landlords and tenants must jointly apply.
Chicago Rents – All Chicago
Matches landlords with tenants in need of housing through rental subsidy programs.
Offers guaranteed rent, property support, and case management for tenants.
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
Federal rental subsidy program administered by public housing agencies.
Landlords receive monthly payments directly from the housing authority for approved tenants.
City of Chicago Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
Emergency assistance for tenants at risk of eviction or experiencing financial hardship.
Covers rent arrears, future rent, or security deposits.
Eviction Help Illinois
Free legal aid, mediation services, and application support for eviction-related issues.
Helps tenants understand and access rental assistance and their rights.
Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD)
- Offers free legal aid to tenants and landlords for housing and debt-related disputes.