Rent Payment Assistance | WAUKEGAN TOWNSHIP (SHIELDS TOWNSHIP) - Emergency Assistance
Provides emergency financial assistance to help township residents alleviate life-threatening circumstances. Individuals must have an eviction notice or utility disconnection to receive aid. **Serves residents of Waukegan Township and Shields Township**
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
12/03/2024
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
149 South Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60087
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Voice
Application process
Call to schedule an appointment Documents required: - EA application (provided during appointment) - Proof of income for past 30 days - Evidence of hardship (mechanic invoice, time lost off the job, hospitalization, police report, etc..) - Lease agreement/past due notice for rental assistance (must have landlord contact information) - Disconnection notice for utility assistance - Insurance card for prescription assistance
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Waukegan Township or Shields Township - May not have Section 8 or subsidized housing; Must be paying full market-value rent - Must be able to document financial hardship - Must be able to demonstrate ongoing ability to pay after EA is granted
Languages
None
Service area
60044, IL 60045, IL 60064, IL 60088, IL 60085, IL 60086, IL 60087, IL 60079, IL
Agency info
WAUKEGAN TOWNSHIP SHIELDS TOWNSHIP
Government office that offers general services to residents of Waukegan Township and Shields Township.