Housing / Eviction Help / Homeless Prevention:
- Governor Pritzker reissued the Statewide Eviction Moratorium recently, extending the it through June 26. Make a copy of the declaration and learn more about your tenant rights here.
- Are you a family that is in need of rental, mortgage, or utility assistance? Click here to check out current emergency funds that are available by the City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and Cook County.
- Gov. Pritzker announces $1.5 Billion In Housing Assistance for Illinois renters and landlords hit hardest by COVID-19. Governor Pritzker also signed HB 2877 into law establishing a new structure to efficiently distribute rental assistance to Illinois residents and provide for sealing of eviction records until August 1. Click here to read more.
- Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is overseeing the Help Illinois Families program and Utility Disconnection Avoidance Program, which has prevented disruption in utility service for thousands of Illinois households using $280 million in federal and state assistance. More information on how to apply can be found on HelpIllinoisFamilies.com. For more information, go to illinoishousinghelp.org.
- Chicago Housing Authority receives more than 1,000 Emergency Housing Vouchers from COVID-19 Relief Plan. Click here for more information.
- In need of rental assistance or mortgage assistance? West Cook Homeownership Center can help you find and apply for resources. They also assist with loan modifications, foreclosure prevention counseling, and more: (773) 887-5187.
- COVID HELP (Housing and Economic Loss Prevention) is an award-winning statewide initiative providing no-cost legal guidance to Illinoisans experiencing common legal problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Illinois residents can access free legal assistance 24/7 at covidhelpillinois.org.
- Homebuyer Classes presented by West Cook Homeownership Center are held every second Saturday of the month. Click here to register.
- Lead service line replacement program available for low-income homes where water has lead concentration above 15 parts billion. View complete program details here.
- The Center for Conflict Resolution is a community mediation center that serves all of Cook County. They provide free mediation and conflict resolution services. Now they are operating virtually until it is safe to meet in-person again. If you are facing conflicts with landlords, neighbors, family members or co-parents, small business, or co-workers, they are available to help. More information can be found at ccrchicago.org. Potential clients can open a case on our website, by emailing newcase@ccrchicago.org, or by calling (312) 922-6464 extension 22.
- The Cook County Assessor's Office announced the temporary suspension of assessment notice mailings and appeal deadlines. Residential property owners can continue to file homeowner, senior/senior freeze, veterans, and persons with disabilities exemptions online at cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions. Property owners who have already received assessment notices for 2020 can file appeals online at cookcountyassessor.com/appeals.
- If you are at risk of eviction and/or homelessness and live in the Chicago metro area, you can apply for emergency financial assistance by calling the Homelessness Prevention Call Center. Staff will evaluate your eligibility for financial assistance and other community resources. Tenants living in the city of Chicago can access this resource by calling 3-1-1 or (312) 744-5000 and asking for “Short-Term Help.” The call center is open from 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday through Thursday. Tenants living in suburban Cook County can access this resource by calling (877) 426-6515.
- Interested in purchasing a home or vacant land? The City has incentives for purchasing in certain areas through its Micro-Market Recovery Program. For questions, contact Austin Coming Together at 872-205-6615 or austinmmrp.act@gmail.com.
- New Cook County legal aid initiative helps residents resolve evictions, foreclosure, debt, and tax deed issues. Visit cookcountylegalaid.org or call (855) 956-5763 to find out more information and get help.
- If you are at risk of eviction and/or homelessness and live in the Chicago metro area, you can apply for emergency financial assistance by calling the Homelessness Prevention Call Center. Staff will evaluate your eligibility for financial assistance and other community resources. Tenants living in the city of Chicago can access this resource by calling 3-1-1 or (312) 744-5000 and asking for “Short-Term Help.” The call center is open from 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday through Thursday. Tenants living in suburban Cook County can access this resource by calling (877) 426-6515.
