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Rent Payment Assistance | Illinois Housing Development Authority

Eligibility
Household resides in Illinois and rents their home as their main/primary residence; Household is in a court eviction proceeding due to nonpayment; Household's total gross income cannot be more than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) for its location and household size;
Required documents
Government-issued Valid photo ID Proof of residence in Illinois(dated within 60 days) Proof of household income Evidence of past-due rent Eviction court complaint, summons and court-case number (name must be listed on eviction document) Current signed lease, if applicable Proof of public assistance, if applicable.
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
866-324-4431
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TDD

312-836-5200
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Main

877-456-2656
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Mortgage Assistance

866-454-3571
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Toll-Free

Languages
English, Spanish, Polish
Application process
(1) Visit https://www.illinoishousinghelp.org/cbrap and complete application (2) Provides all requested documents, (3) Provide valid email addresses for tenant and housing provider/landlord (4) Landlord must provide required documents, also.
Fees
No Fees
Service area
IL
Administrative entity managing programs for homeowners, first-time home buyers, renters, multifamily developers, and property managers.
Date of Last Formal Update
08/29/2025
Data provided by
211 DuPage County
Providing organization
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Administrative entity managing programs for homeowners, first-time home buyers, renters, multifamily developers, and property managers.