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Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program - Illinois Housing Development Authority

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Resource Name:Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program - Illinois Housing Development Authority

address

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

Eligibility

Please note that proof of citizenship is not required, rental assistance is not a "public charge" benefit. Residents may be eligible for CBRAP if:- They are in a court eviction proceeding due to nonpayment.- Their household income is at or below 80% of the area median income, adjusted for household size (income limits can be found on the website).- They rent/let their home in Illinois.

Hours

Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm

Languages

Spanish, English

Interpretation services

Translation services available

Application process

The pre-eligibility application form is available online.

Fees

Free

Service area

IL
The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) provides emergency rental assistance to tenants across Illinois with pending eviction cases. Eligible applicants may qualify for up to $10,000 to cover past-due rent, up to $700 for court costs, and up to two months' future rent to prevent housing displacement.CBRAP grants are subject to availability, and submitting an application does not guarantee approval or funding. All appointments are online only.

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211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Illinois Housing Development Authority
Illinois Housing Development Authority provides an online resource to assist individuals with various housing-related services. This organization provides non-location-based services - services are not offered at the listed address