Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund
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The Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund is a $15 million program that will assist households that have experienced a substantial increase on their property tax bills in recent years.
Under the direction of the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund will provide one-time payments of $1,000 to eligible households.
The application portal was open from Sept. 29, 2025-Oct. 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
The application process was conducted in two phases to help the County ensure that relief goes to eligible households while reducing the burden on applicants and simplifying documentation needs.
View full program overview and eligibility checklist.
For more information on the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, contact our support team at:
- Phone/text (Ieave voicemail): 708-834-7895
- Email: support@hrfcookcountyil.aidkit.org
Other resources available
While the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund is a limited-time program that will serve about 14,000 households, Cook County remains committed to finding new ways to support residents and provide relief to families facing financial hardship.
Other programs available to residents include:
- Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt, which offers free legal help for foreclosure and consumer debt issues
- 211 Metro Chicago, which is a 24/7 helpline connecting the public to resources associated with housing, utility payments and more
You may also receive a property tax overview through the Cook County Treasurer's Office. You may use this tool to check key information on your property, including property tax exemptions.
- For more information on property tax exemptions, visit the Cook County Assessor's Office website.
- Have questions? Contact Cook County Assessor's Office
Questions?
For more information on the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, contact our support team at:
- Phone/text (Ieave voicemail): 708-834-7895
- Email: support@hrfcookcountyil.aidkit.org
For media inquiries, email:
Maria Phelan, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development deputy director of communications
maria.phelan2@cookcountyil.gov
Kyle Garmes, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development public relations specialist