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HOUSING LEGAL SERVICES | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Helps homeowners and tenants save their homes through available legal strategies, including foreclosure defenses in court, bankruptcy, income generation, loan modification, and various alternatives to foreclosure.

Helps with:

-- Subsidized housing (public housing, Section 8 and other rental assistance) evictions, termination of assistance, rent calculations, and admissions issues.

-- Evictions from mobile home parks.

-- Evictions by private landlords.

-- Discrimination and disability accommodation (see Fair Housing Project).

-- Foreclosure, property tax, and other homeownership issues.

-- Housing protection for seniors, veterans, and people living with HIV/AIDS.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/01/2025

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211 Nebraska

Physical Address

400 Russel Court, Woodstock, IL 60098

Hours

Office hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm; Telephone Counseling Services Mon-Thu 9 am-1 pm; Older Adults Helpline Mon-Thu 9 am-2 pm; Legal Help for Homeowners Helpline Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm

Voice

(888) 966-7757

Main | Housing Legal Services

Application process

Application is available on website or by phone; Due to call volume, applying by website is preferred; Once application has been processed, a counselor will reach out for more information and to create an appointment

Fee

None

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to those who meet income and asset guidelines, have no conflicts of interest, and meets citizenship and immigration requirements

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

Mercer County, Illinois
Boone County, Illinois
Henry County, Illinois
Lee County, Illinois
Ogle County, Illinois
Lasalle County, Illinois
Carroll County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Bureau County, Illinois
Putnam County, Illinois
Grundy County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois
Rock Island County, Illinois
Whiteside County, Illinois
Mchenry County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois

Agency info

PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.