COVID-19 Recovery: Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Applications for the next round of rental assistance will be opening soon. Here’s what you need to know to prepare:

Do you qualify for Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance?

• Are you a renter or landlord in suburban Cook County?
• Have you experienced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic?
• Do you have a current or future obligation to pay rent, utilities, and/or other housing-related expenses?
• Is your household annual income at or below these requirements?
  

  Household Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
  Income	$52,200	$59,650	$67,100	$74,550	$80,550	$86,500	$92,450	$98,450

If you answered yes to all four questions, you are eligible to apply for up to 18 months of total assistance.

Step 1: Prepare to Apply

Download our checklist to help you prepare to apply:

Step 2: Fill Out the Online Application

Applications for both renters and landlords open on October 4, 2021.

The deadline to apply is October 29, 2021.

Apply Here on October 4th

Do you have questions?

Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about the program, the application process, the documents you need to apply, and much more.

Other Available Assistance Resources

If you do not qualify for this program or you are looking for other forms of assistance, below are links to other programs for COVID-19 financial assistance:

• English
• Spanish
• Legal Aid for Housing and Debt Program
• Rent Help for Chicago
• Help for City of Chicago and State of Illinois Residents