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.

 

 

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