Emergency Assistance - City of Evanston - City Hall

City of Evanston offers Emergency Assistance, administered through the General Assistance Program and available to all City of Evanston residents who meet income and asset guidelines as established by the General Assistance Office. Emergency Assistance can only be issued once in a 12-month period and must meet the definition of an "Emergency" or "Life-Threatening" situation (evictions, utility disconnections, or food).

Date of Last Formal Update

03/07/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

909 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 4:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 4:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 4:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 4:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm;

Fax

(847) 448-8057

Application process

Please visit the website to complete an application. Supporting documentation can be submitted via email to [email protected], or fax to (847) 448-8057. If you are having difficulty applying online or submitting documentation, please call 847-448-8112.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Restricted to 18+; Restricted to Evanston residents; Must be ineligible for General Assistance; Household gross income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level for utility, rent, or food assistance; Household gross income must be at or below HUD 80% median income for mortgage and condominium assistance fees; Must have documented emergency

Languages

English

Service area

Evanston, IL

Agency info

City of Evanston

City of Evanston provides a variety of municipal services for residents in need of assistance.