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Eviction Prevention Assistance | ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELPOMENT AUTHORITY - Court-Based Rental Assistance Program

111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60601

Eligibility
Must be Illinois resident with a court eviction proceeding due to nonpayment
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
866-454-3571
Voice·

Primary Program Phone

Languages
None
Application process
Fill out application on website Documents Required: Tenants -Eviction court complaint, summons and court-case number -Government-issued photo ID (regardless of expiration date) -Proof of address -Evidence of household income -Evidence of past-due rent -Current signed lease (if available) -Proof of public assistance (if applicable) Landlords -Eviction court complaint, summons and court case number -Proof of Identity or LLC, Certificate of Good Standing, or Articles -of Incorporation -Proof of ownership -Evidence of past-due rent -Current signed lease (if available) -Fully executed and current property management agreement (if applicable)
Fees
None
Service area
Lake County, IL
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)
Date of Last Formal Update
08/07/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Providing organization
ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Government agency financing the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the State of Illinois.