If you have experienced financial hardship during the pandemic and need assistance to pay your rent and/or utility bills, you may be eligible for Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance. Find out if you qualify and apply on October 4, 2021.
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?
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
- Renter Checklist
Download the Renter checklist PDF to find out if you qualify and what documents you’ll need in order to be ready to apply. Choose the language below which applies.
English, Arabic, Chinese, Polish, Spanish or Tagalog. - Landlord Checklist
Download the Landlord checklist PDF to find out if your tenants qualify and what documents you’ll need in order to be ready to apply. Choose the language below which applies.
English, Arabic, Chinese, Polish, Spanish or Tagalog.
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. Click here to apply.
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.
Need Application Support?
Reach out to our help center at (833) 221-9821. Hours: Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. CST. Help is available in multiple languages.
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: