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Find how to get rent assistance in Will County and Joliet Illinois. Services available to qualified applicants include low income housing, emergency financial assistance to pay rent to prevent a disconnection, and referrals to non-profits, charities, and other government programs.
A comprehensive listing of Will County Illinois rent programs, agencies, and government programs are listed below. Call each agency to apply for help, or to get details on the services and resources they can provide low income residents. Get information on all services including the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program, Section 8 vouchers, and General Assistance, all of which can be used to help pay rent and housing expenses.
The Salvation Army - A number of financial assistance programs are provided, including rent help. The non-profit also offers free food, disaster relief services, financial assistance for housing expenses, and counseling. The Salvation Army of Will County is also a great place to call for referrals to Illinois government and federal programs, local charities, and other resources.
Address - 300 Third Ave., Joliet, Illinois 60433-1985
Phone number: (815) 726-4834
United Way of Will County - This agency funds many local non-profit organizations, charities, and churches across Will County. Any funds and programs are then managed by those funded agencies. The goal is to help people get resources and services they need to make it through difficult times. Call the agency at 815-723-2500. Address is 54 N. Ottawa Street Suite 300, Joliet, IL 60432
Will Community Development Division of Land Use, phone number (815) 774-7894, offers the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program, which can offer funds to pay rent in a crisis.
Will County Center for Community Concerns - Runs an energy bill program, low income housing, and other referrals.
Location - 304 N. Scott Street, Joliet, IL 60432
Dial (815) 722-0722 for information.
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Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County - Rent help may be available for Military Veterans and their families. Also call them for housing Advocacy, Assistance, and other Financial Services for bills, debts, and more.
Address of center - 128 N. Scott St., Joliet, Illinois 60432
Telephone - (815) 740-8389
Catholic Charities - Free food, emergency rental assistance to prevent evictions, and other financial and non-financial aid is offered. They also run the DAYBREAK Center, which offers housing for lower income Single Women with Children. Daybreak Shelter which provides shelter for the homeless as well as emergency financial assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing and rent or mortgage assistance. Daybreak's Transitional Housing Program also provides housing for single mothers and their children while they work towards permanent housing and employment
Main office - 611 E. Cass Street, Joliet, IL 60432
Telephone - (815) 774-4663
Prairie State Legal Services - Offers free legal assistance for low-income persons and the elderly, and advice to help prevent evictions or deal with landlord-tenant issues.
5 West Jefferson Street, Lower Level, Joliet, Illinois 60432
Dial - (815) 727-5123
Each town throughout the county offers the low income, working poor, and those in poverty this resource. The Will County general assistance program is monthly cash assistance that can be paid out to help meet basic maintenance needs and other expenses, and support and funds are paid out by your local Township Office. The exact type of services and application processes vary from office to office, however funds for paying rent and housing expenses may be included. Please call you local town below.
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This is another government run program. It can offer section 8 housing in Illinois, as well as local public housing and rent assistance. The non-profits that run the programs include:
This agency offer short term transitional housing.
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