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Are you a renter, a homeowner, unhoused, or in another situation?

Renter

Homeowner

Unhoused

Another situation

How many total people are in your household?

A household includes: yourself, your partner or spouse, and any dependents, such as children or non-working adults

Enter a number

Estimate the monthly income of all working adults in your household.

Please use your household’s most recent monthly income amount (past 30 days, for example)

Enter a Dollar amount

Do you meet any of the following conditions? Your answer to this question will help determine the appropriate next step in your application process. Please answer accurately.

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I have been served an eviction notice in the past 90 days.

I am living "doubled-up" or am “couchsurfing” in another person's home due to financial hardship.

I have moved two or more times in the past three months due to financial hardship.

I am currently living in a hotel or motel.

I am currently living in a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) or efficiency unit with at least two other people.

I have left a publicly funded facility, such as a correctional institution, mental health facility, or other system of care in the past 90 days.

I am recently a victim of domestic violence.

I have recently become displaced or impacted by fire or flooding in my home.

None of these apply to me, but I still need assistance with my housing costs.

Thank you for your submission. The appropriate program for your household is the Department of Housing: Mortgage Assistance. If you believe you have received this result in error, please go back and correct your responses.

This program is no longer accepting applicatons

Thank you for your submission. The appropriate program for your household is the Department of Family & Support Services: Rental Assistance Program. If you believe you have received this result in error, please go back and correct your responses.

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Thank you for your submission. The appropriate program for your household is the Department of Housing: COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grants. If you believe you have received this result in error, please go back and correct your responses.

This program is no longer accepting applicatons

Thank you for your submission. The appropriate program for your household is the Illinois Housing Development Authority. If you believe you have received this result in error, please go back and correct your responses.

This program is no longer accepting applicatons

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Are you a renter, a homeowner, unhoused, or in another situation?

How many total people are in your household?

Estimate the monthly income of all working adults in your household.

Do you meet any of the following conditions? Your answer to this question will help determine the appropriate next step in your application process. Please answer accurately.

Select as many as needed