Click to download the Emergency Rental Assistance ERA2 Flyer
The Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program may be able to help you get up to 18 months of total assistance.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
1. Check your Eligibility To be eligible, renters must:
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 |
2. Gather Documentation For the initial application, renters need:
3. Contact Your Landlord
4. Apply on October 4
Visit cookcountyil.gov/recovery
Applications will be accepted until October 29, 2021.
Get text alerts by texting: AlertCook to 888-777
For assistance with your application and language translation services, please contact the Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program helpline at 833-221-9821.
If you live in the City of Chicago or a neighboring county and need rental assistance, visit chicookilrenthelp.org for more information