General Assistance
Provides temporary financial support to help township residents pay overdue rent and utilities. Also covers the cost of car repairs if the individual is employed. Aid is provided short-term while resident finds employment or waits for disability decision.
Emergency Assistance
Offers one-time financial aid to help township residents prevent eviction or utility disconnection.
General Assistance
Provides temporary financial support to help township residents pay overdue rent and utilities. Also covers the cost of car repairs if the individual is employed. Aid is provided short-term while resident finds employment or waits for disability decision.
Emergency Assistance
Offers one-time financial aid to help township residents prevent eviction or utility disconnection.
Provides emergency financial assistance to residents who are in need, including:
- Rental and utility assistance
- Employed clients who have transportation issues
Residents can receive assistance up to three times. Each time must be 18 months apart.
- First time applicants qualify for up to $400 of assistance
- Second time applicants qualify for up to $250 of assistance
- Third (and last) time applicants qualify for up to $150 of assistance
Applicants are required to participate in a financial session before receiving funds.
Provides emergency financial assistance to residents who are in need, including:
- Rental and utility assistance
- Employed clients who have transportation issues
Residents can receive assistance up to three times. Each time must be 18 months apart.
- First time applicants qualify for up to $400 of assistance
- Second time applicants qualify for up to $250 of assistance
- Third (and last) time applicants qualify for up to $150 of assistance
Applicants are required to participate in a financial session before receiving funds.
Offers one-time financial assistance for rent or mortgage for Lake County residents. Clients may receive up to one month of rental assistance, once per year. Does NOT help with the following circumstances:
- Eviction notices
- Security deposits
- Individuals living in subsidized housing, low-income housing, or with a Section-8 voucher
Offers one-time financial assistance for rent or mortgage for Lake County residents. Clients may receive up to one month of rental assistance, once per year. Does NOT help with the following circumstances:
- Eviction notices
- Security deposits
- Individuals living in subsidized housing, low-income housing, or with a Section-8 voucher
Provides emergency financial assistance to those who qualify. Assistance includes rent, mortgage and utility payment assistance, and the cost of life saving prescription medications.
Provides emergency financial assistance to those who qualify. Assistance includes rent, mortgage and utility payment assistance, and the cost of life saving prescription medications.
Outreach workers are available in each county to assist clients with emergency situations. Funding can be provided through the agency with referrals, as needed, to other service providers. Assistance includes (but not limited to):
- Rental assistance.
- Utility payments.
- Prescription medicines.
- Mortgage assistance.
Outreach workers are available in each county to assist clients with emergency situations. Funding can be provided through the agency with referrals, as needed, to other service providers. Assistance includes (but not limited to):
- Rental assistance.
- Utility payments.
- Prescription medicines.
- Mortgage assistance.
Emergency assistance includes:
- Rent.
- Mortgage.
- Temporary assistance.
Non-emergency assistance:
- Income Support Coaching.
- Practical Money Skills Orientation. (Creates a Plan of Change - could include financial assistance, but is not guaranteed).
Emergency assistance includes:
- Rent.
- Mortgage.
- Temporary assistance.
Non-emergency assistance:
- Income Support Coaching.
- Practical Money Skills Orientation. (Creates a Plan of Change - could include financial assistance, but is not guaranteed).
Provides a variety of primarily financial assistance for older adults. Services intended as one-time assistance.
Services include:
- Medical care, supplies, and medication.
- Assistive technology.
- Nutrition Services.
- Material aid (purchasing of food, clothing, furniture, etc.)
- Transportation.
Provides a variety of primarily financial assistance for older adults. Services intended as one-time assistance.
Services include:
- Medical care, supplies, and medication.
- Assistive technology.
- Nutrition Services.
- Material aid (purchasing of food, clothing, furniture, etc.)
- Transportation.
Offers assistance to individuals and families in Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties who are past due on their rent or mortgage and utility payments and are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless due to a recent financial crisis affecting their ability to pay housing costs.
Offers assistance to individuals and families in Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties who are past due on their rent or mortgage and utility payments and are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless due to a recent financial crisis affecting their ability to pay housing costs.
Elk Grove Township provides an annual $2,000 reduction in the equalized assessed value (EAV) of the property. The property must have been owned and occupied on January 1st of the assessment year by a disabled person who is liable for the payment of property taxes.
Elk Grove Township provides an annual $2,000 reduction in the equalized assessed value (EAV) of the property. The property must have been owned and occupied on January 1st of the assessment year by a disabled person who is liable for the payment of property taxes.
Offers temporary one-time assistance by providing food vouchers, gasoline vouchers, and assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility bills through direct pay to the vendor, landlord, or bank. Furniture and clothing vouchers for their West Chicago and Geneva stores can also be made available.
Offers temporary one-time assistance by providing food vouchers, gasoline vouchers, and assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility bills through direct pay to the vendor, landlord, or bank. Furniture and clothing vouchers for their West Chicago and Geneva stores can also be made available.
Provides rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, approved case management, and approved supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families located in Kendall County who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure, or homelessness or are currently homeless.
Eligible individuals in Grundy County can contact We Care of Grundy County at (815) 942-6389
Provides rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, approved case management, and approved supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families located in Kendall County who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure, or homelessness or are currently homeless.
Eligible individuals in Grundy County can contact We Care of Grundy County at (815) 942-6389
Cook County-Veterans Assistance Commission provides financial assistance in the form of loans, vouchers, etc. to help veterans pay their rent or mortgage. To support their housing needs, eligible and qualified veterans can receive up to $1,400 in direct financial assistance to be applied to past-due rental or mortgage payments or as the first month's payment towards a new rental or mortgage. This benefit can only be applied for once every 12 months.
Cook County-Veterans Assistance Commission provides financial assistance in the form of loans, vouchers, etc. to help veterans pay their rent or mortgage. To support their housing needs, eligible and qualified veterans can receive up to $1,400 in direct financial assistance to be applied to past-due rental or mortgage payments or as the first month's payment towards a new rental or mortgage. This benefit can only be applied for once every 12 months.
