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