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A free walk-in help desk providing legal assistance with landlord/tenant issues, eviction defense, and document preparation.Markham Eviction Help Desk is located at 16501 South Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL 60428 (Room 202B)

211 Metro Chicago

Provides legal assistance on civil matters to veterans, service members, national guard, reservist, and their family members. Legal support includes help with eviction.

211 DuPage County

Offers one-time financial aid to help township residents prevent eviction or utility disconnection.

Lake County 211

Rentervention is a free resource for Chicago renters facing housing problems. As renters answer straightforward questions about their issues, the Rentervention chatbot offers information on the best options to resolve them. If the renter's problem cannot be fixed, they are connected to the Virtual Clinic, where an attorney can review the chat history and provide assistance. They may also be referred to other LCBH programs and resources.

211 Metro Chicago

Foreclosure International Group stops foreclosures, tax lien sales and evictions on houses and apartments nationwide. Services are not offered for free; rather, they are offered on a sliding scale based on income.

211 Metro Chicago

LCBH attorneys provide eviction defense, including pre-eviction assistance, and intervene when illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, discrimination, retaliation, or other issues threaten a renter's housing stability or safety. They also help renters facing issues due to living in a foreclosed building, dealing with condition issues, or seeking to unionize. LCBH social workers work with clients to meet needs related to financial and longer-term housing stability.

211 Metro Chicago

Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD) is a county-wide initiative providing free legal assistance to residents facing eviction, foreclosure, consumer debt, and tax deed issues. Through two major programs, they offer comprehensive support to renters, landlords, homeowners, and anyone dealing with debt challenges. All services are available to Cook County residents regardless of income, language, or immigration status.

211 Metro Chicago

Eviction Help DuPage provides Eviction (legal) Defense and assists with Evictions Prevention, illegal lockouts, sealing eviction cases and other related issues.

211 DuPage County

Provides funding to Illinois tenants and landlords who have pending cases in eviction court. Applicants may qualify for up to $10,000 that can be applied to the following:

• Emergency rental payments for past-due rent
• Two months of future rent payments
• Court costs (up to $700)

Lake County 211

Mommy and Me Health Services Inc.'s Housing Stability and Homelessness Prevention program assists individuals and families at risk of homelessness by providing resource navigation, housing referrals, shared housing connections, eviction-prevention resources, and coordinated support to promote long-term housing stability.

211 Metro Chicago

Equip for Equality provides free or low-cost legal assistance related to housing, including eviction prevention, self-determination, tenants' rights, preserving housing subsidies, and addressing employment and housing discrimination based on disability.The legal team will review the information at a weekly case assessment meeting. They will evaluate whether your request meets their case selection criteria, whether the case has merit, and whether they have sufficient resources to provide the type of help you're seeking.

211 Metro Chicago

Provides free legal advice on civil legal issues, such as: Housing: Eviction, Foreclosure, Unsafe Conditions, Discrimination Public Benefits: Social Security, SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid Safety: Orders of Protection, Custody, Other Family Issues Stability: Expungement, License Reinstatement, Employment Issues

Lake County 211

Equip for Equality provides free or low-cost legal assistance related to housing, including eviction prevention, self-determination, tenants' rights, preserving housing subsidies, and addressing employment and housing discrimination based on disability.The legal team will review the information at a weekly case assessment meeting. They will evaluate whether your request meets their case selection criteria, whether the case has merit, and whether they have sufficient resources to provide the type of help you're seeking.

211 Metro Chicago

Equip for Equality provides free or low-cost legal assistance related to housing, including eviction prevention, self-determination, tenants' rights, preserving housing subsidies, and addressing employment and housing discrimination based on disability.The legal team will review the information at a weekly case assessment meeting. They will evaluate whether your request meets their case selection criteria, whether the case has merit, and whether they have sufficient resources to provide the type of help you're seeking.

211 Metro Chicago

Provides free legal services to low-income renters facing housing problems. Offers legal aid for:

• Evictions
• Terminations from subsidized housing
• Conditions/repairs
• Other lease disputes

Program does not represent landlords, homeowners, or assist with fair housing cases.

Lake County 211

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) has a team of volunteer legal assistants who offer free legal services to low-income individuals.

211 Metro Chicago

Legal and mediation services for those facing eviction. Services include: documentation review and preparation, legal consultation.

211 DuPage County

Agents of Hope Training and Information Center's Housing Program helps families and individuals find safe, affordable homes. Staff can assist with completing rental assistance applications. They do not provide direct financial assistance.

211 Metro Chicago

The Greater Chicago Legal Center's attorneys provide representation to low-income people currently facing evictions as part of the Municipal Advice and Referrals Project.

211 Metro Chicago

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council's (BPNC's) Success and Stability Program provides comprehensive case management services to help families who are at risk of being evicted from their homes. It helps families become more financially stable and secure safe and sustainable housing. Case managers meet with participants to identify short- and long-term goals to meet the family's needs. They help link families to employment, housing, healthcare, and mental health services, and educational support. With support from the Siemer Institute and the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, this program is based at 9 neighborhood schools and serves 250+ families annually. 90% of families that participate in this program become more financially stable, and 95% are able to secure safe and sustainable housing.

211 Metro Chicago

Provides legal consultation and advice, mediation services, and referrals to rental assistance programs . Also provides services including:

• Document review and preparation
• Housing and eviction information
• Referrals to legal aid and pro bono attorneys

Lake County 211

Metropolitan Tenants Organization (MTO) provides assistance to people who are being evicted from their apartments or other rental properties. The program may help navigate the eviction process and/or provide mediation services to negotiate a compromise, or it may provide referrals to other types of community support.

211 Metro Chicago

Uptown People's Law Center provides legal assistance to individuals who:Are being evicted, including are behind in rent, have received a notice (ie. 5-day or 10-day notice) or are being evicted.Have been told they can't live in an apartment because of a criminal recordHave been told they can't live in an apartment because they have a CHA or housing voucher

211 Metro Chicago

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.

211 Metro Chicago

Provides financial assistance for Township residents to alleviate a life-threatening circumstance or job-related expense. Individual must be experiencing a hardship due to an emergency, such as loss of income, reduction in work hours, or a medical illness.

Lake County 211