CHA's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program assists in housing families with children, the elderly, and people with disabilities across Chicago. Using federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the voucher program helps participant families pay for housing in the private market, such as apartments, duplexes, condominiums, townhouses, and single-family homes. Participant families contribute 30-40% of their income toward rent and utilities, and CHA pays the remainder directly to the property owner.Since more families need rental assistance than funds available, CHA uses a waiting list to administer the program. Currently, the HCV waitlist is closed. Notice will be posted through a variety of media outlets when it reopens.

The Salvation Army of North & Central Illinois works to connect residents with local housing resources for rent and mortgage assistance.

- General assistance. - Rent assistance.

Provides emergency assistance: - Rent. - Utilities. - Mortgage. - Medicine. - Temporary financial assistance.

Provides rental/mortgage assistance, security deposit assistance, utility assistance, approved case management, and approved supportive services to individuals and families who are in imminent danger of eviction, foreclosure or are currently homeless. Supportive services must directly relate to the prevention of homelessness.

Emergency Services provides cash assistance to income-eligible clients facing a one-time emergency. These services may include but are not limited to those individuals and families that are in need of help with rental and shelter assistance; gas, light, and other utilities assistance; and mortgage payment assistance. KCCSI also offers crisis intervention and case management services to those individuals and families who are facing homelessness. A range of services are considered, including motel assistance or referral to a local shelter. If funds are available, KCCSI is also able to help with first month's rent if a client in need can cover the security deposit.

Elk Grove Township provides an annual reduction in the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) on the primary residence occupied by a disabled veteran on January 1st of the assessment year.

Provides emergency assistance: - Rent. - Utilities. - Mortgage. - Medicine. - Temporary financial assistance.

Provides emergency assistance to individuals and families who find themselves without the basic necessities for survival. Assistance can include, and funding is limited: - Rent assistance with eviction notice. - Utility bill assistance with disconnect notice (including Illinois American Water). - Medical prescriptions assistance. - Clothing and winter coat vouchers. - Emergency food. - Transportation (MC Rides). Each individual will be interviewed to determine the need, the best method to meet that need, and offer life skills guidance to prevent further occurrence of the emergency situation. Referrals are made to other human services agencies when appropriate.

Provides a temporary financial aid program for those who are not qualified for state or federally funded aid. Assists eligible persons in providing for their "basic needs" including: - Rent. - Utilities. - Food. - Household/Personal Essentials. May provide: - Bus passes. - Basic burial expenses if the decedent was receiving General Assistance at the time of death. Designed for single individuals who DO NOT have legal custody of children under the age of 18. Promotes employment and self-sufficiency with a minimum work program requirement.

Offers needs-based assistance to those facing emergencies that are life-threatening and/or work-related. Applicant may have dependents.

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent evictions and utility shut-off notices, depending on eligibility criteria.

Provides emergency assistance: - Rent. - Utilities. - Mortgage. - Medicine. - Temporary financial assistance.

Assists with short-term rent or mortgage assistance for households that have experienced a temporary crisis beyond their control, such as a temporary work lay-off or unexpected medical crisis/expense.

Financial assistance, in the form of payment vouchers and monetary pledges, may include: - Medical transportation expense assistance. - Identification cards. - Furniture vouchers. - Gas money. - Discounted bus passes. - Dental expense assistance. - Prescription assistance. - Rent and utility assistance (see below). Rent assistance may be provided depending on a number of factors: 1. Funding is available. 2. Assistance may only be provided once a year. 4. Applicant must be able to pay the remaining amount due.

Financial assistance, in the form of payment vouchers and monetary pledges, may include: - Medical transportation expense assistance. - Identification cards. - Furniture vouchers. - Gas money. - Discounted bus passes. - Dental expense assistance. - Prescription assistance. - Rent and utility assistance (see below). Rent assistance may be provided depending on a number of factors: 1. Funding is available. 2. Assistance may only be provided once a year. 4. Applicant must be able to pay the remaining amount due.

Assists HIV positive individuals with housing referrals, rent, deposit, mortgage, and utility assistance. Encompasses both long-term and short-term assistance and is offered in 64 central and southern counties.

The Salvation Army in Elgin provides emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, medication bills, and other needs to keep families in their homes.

Provides rent, utility assistance, and emergency financial support to people living with HIV/AIDS.

Provides case management for families struggling to become self sufficient. Services may include: - Rent or utility assistance (no security deposit assistance). - Case management. Pathway of Hope: - Food pantry. - Clothing vouchers for fire victims. - Linkage to community programs.

- General Assistance is a rental assistance program for Rockford residents who have no minor children residing with them. - This program provides assistance to individuals who do not qualify for any other governmental programs. - This is an eligibility based program, and clients must participate in the community work and job training program to offset the amount of their grant.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) - Rapid Re-Housing Program: Assist homeless individuals and families in gaining or maintaining housing. Homeless Prevention Program: Assist individuals and families with one-time assistance with rent/deposit to prevent homelessness . Voucher Shelter: Assist individuals with voucher shelter in an emergency to prevent homelessness.

Provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation, prescriptions, etc. There is a $300 cap on assistance provided.

When funds are available, one-time financial assistance is available for emergency situations for medications, housing, food, utilities, etc.

Financial assistance, in the form of payment vouchers and monetary pledges, may include: - Medical transportation expense assistance. - Identification cards. - Furniture vouchers. - Gas money. - Discounted bus passes. - Dental expense assistance. - Prescription assistance. - Rent and utility assistance (see below). Rent assistance may be provided depending on a number of factors: 1. Funding is available. 2. Assistance may only be provided once a year. 4. Applicant must be able to pay the remaining amount due.