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Eviction Prevention Assistance | ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELPOMENT AUTHORITY - Court-Based Rental Assistance Program

111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60601

Must be Illinois resident with a court eviction proceeding due to nonpayment
Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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Fill out application on website Documents Required: Tenants -Eviction court complaint, summons and court-case number -Government-issued photo ID (regardless of expiration date) -Proof of address -Evidence of household income -Evidence of past-due rent -Current signed lease (if available) -Proof of public assistance (if applicable) Landlords -Eviction court complaint, summons and court case number -Proof of Identity or LLC, Certificate of Good Standing, or Articles -of Incorporation -Proof of ownership -Evidence of past-due rent -Current signed lease (if available) -Fully executed and current property management agreement (if applicable)

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Lake County, IL

Description

Provides funding to Illinois tenants and landlords who have pending cases in eviction court. Applicants may qualify for up to $10,000 that can be applied to the following: - Emergency rental payments for past-due rent - Two months of future rent payments - Court costs (up to $700)

Date of Last Formal Update

08/07/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Providing organization

ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Government agency financing the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the State of Illinois.

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