Rental Assistance Program - City of Chicago - DFSS - North Area Community Service Center
845 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Eligibility
***As of July 1, 2025, RAP funding is extremely limited and subject to availability. Individuals affected by gender-based violence, fire, flood, landlord foreclosure or those required by court order to vacate an uninhabitable unit are encouraged to visit the nearest Community Service Center to apply for rental assistance.***Additional eligibility requirements include:- Being a resident of the City of Chicago- At risk of becoming homeless due to eviction, loss of income or other emergency- Being able to economically classify as a low-income household- Current landlord completes the RAP requirements
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Languages
Spanish, English
Application process
***As of July 1, 2025, RAP funding is extremely limited and subject to availability. Individuals affected by gender-based violence, fire, flood, landlord foreclosure or those required by court order to vacate an uninhabitable unit are encouraged to visit the nearest Community Service Center to apply for rental assistance.***
Fees
Free
Service area
Chicago, IL
PLEASE NOTE: The rental assistance program is currently not accepting general applications. Individuals affected by gender-based violence, fire, flood, landlord foreclosure or those required by court order to vacate an uninhabitable unit are encouraged to visit the nearest Community Service Center to apply for rental assistance. Please note that funding is limited and subject to availability.The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides funding to Chicagoans who are at risk of becoming homeless. RAP helps Chicagoans who have housing right now, but who may become homeless soon because they lost income or had another eligible emergency which prevents them from paying rent.
Date of Last Formal Update
05/12/2025
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
What's Here
Providing organization
City of Chicago Department Of Family And Support Services
City of Chicago Department Of Family And Support Services (DFSS) works with community partners to connect Chicago residents and families to resources that build stability, support their well-being, and empower them to thrive.