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DHS housing assistance in Illinois.
In addition to the number housing assistance programs listed throughout this site for Illinois and the counties in the state, additional resources are provided statewide by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) by county below. The focus is on homeless prevention. Find how to access programs that help with housing needs from the IL DHS.
So qualified families or individuals facing a crisis may be able to qualify for grants to pay their rent and/or utility bills. While even more limited, there may occasionally be money available for a partial mortgage payment. The primary programs and agencies by county and town are listed below.
DHS government grant funds for housing costs
The funding is distributed on an annual basis to the agencies. Federal government and state of Illinois funds are used to run the programs. The amount provided to a local agency in IL will change from year to year, and the demand for housing assistance is very high. That means that only a small percentage of applicants will be able to qualify for money to help pay housing costs from DHS. There are a number of conditions that will need to be met by applicants, including income and asset levels..
Any funds from DHS paid out will for the prevention of homelessness (money for rent, a mortgage, utilities, taxes, etc.) and will be used to stabilize families. Both arrearage and current expenses can be paid. Only those Illinois residents facing imminent eviction, foreclosure and who are on the verge of homelessness may qualify.
In addition to any funding provided, applicants will need to participate in a number of case management service. This will include help with securing affordable housing, employment services, and financial literacy. Those supportive services include Housing Location/Inspection, Counseling, Follow-up, and Outreach.
Many of the housing programs as well as case management, are run by partners such as Mercy Housing, a faith based group. As the state DHS also works with other groups to help people such as placement into the Mercy Housing and shelter programs.
List of DHS offices in Illinois that help with housing
The household that is applying must fully document a temporary economic crisis or hardship that is beyond their control and was not caused by them. For example, an unexpected job loss or medical emergency. In addition, applying households need to be able to demonstrate and provide they will have the ability to meet the prospective mortgage/rental/or utility obligations after the assistance from Illinois DHS has been granted.
People who get financial help have a short period of time to get back on their feet. They need to provide this based on their current or anticipated income. Cal Illinois Department of Human Services at 1-800-843-6154. Or find a listing of agencies to call below, including community action agencies in Illinois that help pay rent.
Adams County
Two Rivers
107 N 3rd St, Quincy, IL 62301. Quincy, Illinois 62301. Telephone number is (217) 224-8171
Grants can be used to pay rent, security deposits, mortgage, heating or utility bills.
Alexander County
Shawnee Area Development, Inc.
530 W Washington St, Karnak, IL 62956. Call (618) 634-2201 for information.
Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington County
BCMW, Inc.
909 E Rexford St, Centralia, IL 62801. Main phone number (618) 532-7388
All components are covered, including rent, utilities, and home loans.
Boone County
Rockford Human Services
612 N Church St, Rockford, IL 61103. Call (815) 987-5685
Brown County
Two Rivers
Location is 107 N 3rd St, Quincy, IL 62301. Call the non-profit at (217) 224-8171
Bureau County
Tri-County Opportunities Council
1019 N. Main, Princeton, IL 61356. Call 815-875-6064
While funding is very limited, staff from the agency will do their best to meet the demands of the homeless and low income families. Referrals may be offered too.
Calhoun County
IL Valley Economic Development Corp.
223 S Macoupin St, Gillespie, IL 62033. Telephone - (217) 839-4431
More than likely will not offer payments for energy bills. The focus is on shelter related costs, such as rent or your mortgage.
Carroll County
Tri-County Opportunities Council
405 Emmons Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. Main phone - 815-625-7830
Cass County
MCS Community Services
345 West State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650. Main phone number is (217) 243-9404
Champaign County
Champaign County Regional. Planning Commission
Mailing address - 1776 E Washington St, Urbana, IL 61802. Call (217) 328-3313
Funding is provided by Human Services to this government agency. Contact them for more information on homeless prevention.
Christian County as well as Clay County
CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation
1805 S Banker St, Effingham, IL 62401. Main phone number is (217) 342-2193
City of Chicago. This does not include Cook County and Evanston
All Chicago Making Homelessness History
651 W Washington Blvd # 504, Chicago, IL 60661. Call (312) 379-0301
The main non-profit, government organization is the Emergency Fund. Several centers are located around the city and offer rental assistance, case management, and even access to shelter for the currently homeless. Security deposit assistance may also be offered.
City of Evanston
Connections for the Homeless
2121 Dewey Ave, Evanston, IL 60201. Main number is (847) 475-7070
They work closely with the state and their various departments.
Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas and Jasper County County
Embarras River Basin Agency
307 S Kentucky St, Greenup, IL 62428. Dial (217) 923-3113 for details on emergency housing programs. Call for eviction and foreclosure prevention services.
- Clark County is also supported by HOPE of East Central IL, 1927 18th St, Charleston, IL 61920. Call (217) 348-5931. In addition to the standard Department of Human Services programs, additional Domestic Violence Prevention services are available.
Cook County
The demand for assistance in Chicago and Cook County is very high. Applicants for rent or energy bill assistance may be placed onto a waiting list. Government grants may be issued during the winter to pay gas or heating bills.
- If you live in the following regions, the contact information is below. NW Suburbs: Barrington, Berwyn, Cicero, Elk Grove, Hanover, Leyden, Oak Park, Palatine, Proviso, River Forest, Riverside, Schaumburg, Wheeling.. Call Catholic Charities of Chicago (NW), 721 N. LaSalle Street. Chicago, IL 60610-3529, Call (847) 376-2117
- Additional housing resources are available in Cook County - NW Suburbs: Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Maine, New Trier, Niles, Northfield, Palatine, Schaumburg, Wheeling. Center of Concern. 1665 Elk Blvd, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Park Ridge, IL 60068. Main number is (847) 823-0453
- Cook County - Northern Suburbs including the towns of Niles Township, Northfield Township. Connections for the Homeless. Address: 2121 Dewey Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, Evanston, IL 60201. Call (847) 475-7070
- Residents of Cook County - South Suburbs, including Bloom, Bremen, Cook County portion of Lemont, Orland, Palos, parts of Crete/Monee, Rich, Suburban Calumet, Thornton, Worth, should call the non-profit below. South Suburban Council on Homelessness, Homewood, IL 60430, 1005 West End Avenue, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411. Call (877) 426-6515.
Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar County, Moultrie and Shelby
HOPE of East Central IL
1927 18th St, Charleston, IL 61920. Main number is (217) 348-5931
DeKalb County
Community Services of DeKalb
Location of office is 2550 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL 60115. Dial (815) 758-3910
DeWitt County
Community Action Partnership of Central IL, 1800 Fifth Street, Lincoln, IL 62656. Call (217) 732-2159
DuPage County
The non-profit below covers all of DuPage County. This is in addition to the resources listed below. Peoples Resource Center. Address - 201 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. Main number is (630) 682-5402.
Both have case managers that can help qualified individuals apply for housing. This include grant money for mortgage/rent payment assistance and other aid.
- DuPage County. Only the towns and cities of Addison, Bensenville, Bolingbrook (DuPage County portion), Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Itaska, Lombard, Medinah, Oakbrook, Oak Brook Terrace, Villa Park, Wood Dale, and Woodridge. If you live in those area, call Catholic Charities of Joliet. 203 N. Ottawa Street, Main number is (630) 495-8008. A number of social and human services are offered. The homeless may receive shelter and those behind on their rent may apply for a grant. Also general case management and advice is provided.
- DuPage County for the towns of Aurora, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hanover Park (DuPage County portion), Hinsdale, Keeneyville, Lemont (unincorporated), Lisle, Naperville, Ontarioville, Roselle, Warrenville, Wayne, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Winfield. Call DuPage Department Human Services. The office is at 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187. Main number is (630) 407-6500
- DuPage County, including regions of Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights (Milton Township portion), Warrenville, Wheaton, Winfield. Outreach Community Ministries, 373 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188. Call (630) 682-1910. Shelters may be open during the hot summer or cold winter months.
Effingham County and also Fayette County
Call CEFS Economic Opportunity Corp.
1805 S Banker St, Effingham, IL 62. Call the center at (217) 342-2193
Ford County
Catholic Charities of Joliet
100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901. Telephone number is (815) 933-7791
Franklin County
Crosswalk Community Action Agency
410 West Main Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896. Call (618) 937-3581 for information on this regions homeless prevention programs. Various assistance programs are in place for the very low income and poor.
Fulton County
Salvation Army of Peoria, 414 NE Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61603. Main phone number is (309) 655-7272
Greene County
IL Valley Economic Development Corp.
223 S Macoupin St, Gillespie, IL 62033. Call the center at (217) 839-4431
Grundy County
We Care of Grundy County
530 Bedford Rd, Morris, IL 60450. Main phone - (815) 942-6389
Rent, utility bill help, mortgage, and money for paying security deposits are available from this Illinois non-profit.
Hancock, Henderson, McDonough and Warren County
Western Illinois Regional Council & Community Action Agency
Address: 133 W Jackson St, Macomb, IL 61455. Call the center at (309) 837-2997.
Supports towns and counties in the western part of the state. Several housing and human service resources are available.
Hardin, Massac, Pope, Pulaski and Union County
Shawnee Area Development, Inc.
Address: 530 W Washington St, Karnak, IL 62956. Call (618) 634-2201
Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island County
In addition to funds for rent, some free legal advice and support, including landlord/tenant mediation, may be offered. The non-profit works closely with the Department of Human Services in Illinois. Both offer a number of solutions and referrals to qualified clients.
- Project Now,. 19th Street, Rock Island, IL 61204-3970. Telephone - (309) 793-6391
- Prairie State Legal Services. 1515 5th Ave, Moline, IL 61265. Call (309) 794-1328.
Iroquois County
Catholic Charities of Joliet
100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901. Main phone number is (815) 933-7791
Jackson, Jefferson and Williamson County
Crosswalk Community Action Agency
410 West Main Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896. Dial (618) 937-3581
A number of social services, public and government assistance and more is offered. While some referrals to emergency rent may be offered, the focus is on helping people overcome barriers. So case management, information on low income/affordable housing, and job training may be provided.
Jersey County
IL Valley Economic Development Corp.
223 S Macoupin St, Gillespie, IL 62033. Call (217) 839-4431
Jo Daviess County
Northwestern IL Community Action
Address - 327 S State Ave #102, Freeport, IL 61032. Phone - (815) 232-3141
Part of the nationwide community action network. Case managers will help those facing eviction and poverty overcome barriers.
Johnson County
Shawnee Area Development, Inc.
Address: 530 W Washington St, Karnak, IL 62956. Call (618) 634-2201
Kane County. This agency only supports the towns and cities as follows. Burlington, Carpentersville, East/West Dundee, Elgin/South Elgin, Gilberts, Hampshire, Kane County portions of Algonquin and Huntley, Plato Center, Sleepy Hollow, Udina, Valley View. Community Crisis Center, 37 S Geneva St, Elgin, IL 60120. Main phone number is (847) 697-2380
Kane County - Towns of Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Western Rural Kane County. Lazarus House
214 Walnut Street, St. Charles, IL 60174. Main number is (630) 587-2144. Low income, homeless, and people facing eviction in Kane County may receive emergency rental assistance. Or get help in locating a long term, permanent home or apartment to live in.
Kankakee County
Kankakee Community Services
657 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901. Call (815) 933-7883
Kendall County
Residents need to call the Kendall County Health Department.
Address is 811 W. John Street, Yorkville, Illinois 60560. Main phone - (630) 553-9100
Knox County
Carver Community Action Agency
East Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401 . Call (309) 342-8178
Advice can help homeowners facing foreclosure or renters on the verge of eviction. Receive grants from LIHEAP or apply for emergency funds for paying rent, moving costs, and security deposits.
Lake County
Call the non-profit Catholic Charities of Chicago (Waukegan)
Location is 671 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085. Telephone - (847) 782-4000
- Another option is to call Prairie State Legal Services, 325 W. Washington Street, Suite 100, Waukegan, IL 60085. Dial (847) 662-6925 for details on their housing resources.
LaSalle, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, and Stark County
Tri-County Opportunities Council
405 Emmons Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071. Phone: (815) 625-7830
Lawrence County
SWAN
1114 S West St, Olney, IL 62450. Dial the non-profit at (618) 392-3556
Livingston County
Salvation Army of Pontiac
112 N Division St, Pontiac, IL 61764. Call (815) 844-5005
Several social and human services are administered by the Livingston County non-profit. Housing, shelter, funds for deposits, and more. Some foreclosure prevention may be offered as well as information on job training programs in Illinois. Processes applications for low income energy bill assistance as well.
Logan, Mason, Menard and Platt County
Community Action Partnership of Central IL
1800 Fifth Street, Lincoln, IL 62656. Call (217) 732-2159
McHenry County
McHenry County Housing Authority
125 Mitchell Ct, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Dial (815) 338-7752
The office works closely with the state’ human service department. Housing assistance even includes section 8 rental vouchers.
McLean County
Mid Central IL Community Action
1301 W. Washington Street, Bloomington, Illinois 61701. Call the center at (309) 829-0691
Macon County
Salvation Army of Decatur
229 West Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523. Main number (217) 428-4672
Shelter, transition housing programs, budgeting works, and other low income resources are available.
Macoupin County
IL Valley Economic Development Corporation
223 S Macoupin St, Gillespie, IL 62033. Main number is (217) 839-4431
Madison County, including the towns of Eagle Park, Granite, Madison, Mitchell, Newport, Pontoon Beach, Venice
Catholic Charities of Granite City
1821 Edison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040. Call (618) 877-1184 to speak to a housing specialist.
Apply for emergency grants for paying deposits, rent, or even your mortgage. Also offers referrals and ongoing support.
Madison County, regions of Alhambra, Carpenter, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Grant Fork, Hamel, Highland, Livingston, Marine, Maryville, New Douglas, Prairie Town, St. Jacob, Troy, Worden. Glen-Ed Pantry
5th Avenue, Edwardsville, Illinois 62025. Call (618) 656-7506
Madison County - Alton/East Alton, Bethalto, Cottage Hills, Godfrey, Roxana/ South Roxana, Woodriver
For information, call Madison County Urban League, 408 E. Broadway Street, Alton, Illinois 62002. Phone - (618) 463-1906.
Monroe, Perry and Randolph County
Western Egyptian
1 Industrial Park, Steeleville, IL 62288. Number is (618) 965-3458
Works closely with tenants on housing issues, including homeless prevention and unsafe living conditions.
Morgan and Scott County
MCS Community Services
345 West State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Primary phone number - (217) 243-9404
Apply for government housing programs. This can include rental assistance if you are faced with homelessness or eviction. The poor and low income, that are working, receive priority.
Montgomery, Moultrie and Shelby County
CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation
P1805 S Banker St, Effingham, IL 62401. Phone - (217) 342-2193
If you are facing eviction/homelessness/foreclosure, call for intake. Government funds may be paid out for human costs, maybe even including energy bills.
Peoria County
Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service
800 NE Madison Ave, Peoria, IL 61603. Phone: (309) 671-5200
This non-profit runs homeless prevention services in the area. If you need to locate a place to live, or pay your current rent, try this center.
Another option is Peoria County is Salvation Army of Peoria, 414 NE Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61603, call (309) 655-7272. There are two other agencies that may have funding or that can provide guidance. Senior citizens, families with children, unemployed, and others may qualify for housing assistance.
Pike County
Two Rivers
107 N 3rd St, Quincy, IL 62301. Call (217) 224-8171
Some of what may offered, in a crisis, are funds for utility bills, rent, mortgage, and security deposits (if you need an affordable home).
Richland County
Stopping Woman Abuse Now
Address: 1114 S West St, Olney, IL 62450. Telephone - (618) 392-3556
St. Clair County
Allorton, Brooklyn, Centreville, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Lovejoy, Washington Park. Catholic Urban Programs. #7 Vieuxcarre Drive, East St. Louis, Illinois 62203. Dial (618) 398-5616. Focuses more on distributing rental assistance and addresses housing. Or get referrals to local churches and charities in the area. This location focuses on people facing eviction due to unpaid energy or heating bills.
St. Clair County
Allorton, Brooklyn, Centreville, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Washington Park. Salvation Army of East St. Louis. 616 N 16th St, East St Louis, IL 62205. Dial (618) 874-3136. If you need funds for your mortgage, or foreclosure counseling, then try this office for help.
St. Clair County
St. Clair County Community Action Agency
#19 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220-1695. Call (618) 277-6790
This non-profit provides security deposits, rent, and similar assistance to all of St. Clair County, except Allorton, Brooklyn, Centreville, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Lovejoy, Washington Park. Case management and anti-poverty resources are also provided.
St. Clair County
Call this location below if you are in the towns/regions that follow. Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Dupo, Fairview Heights, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, O'Fallon, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea
Urban League of Metro St. Louis, 10220 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Main phone - (618) 274-1150
Saline County
Wabash Area Development, Inc.
Mailing address - 110 Latham St, Enfield, IL 62835. Call (618) 963-2387
Sangamon County
Fifth St. Renaissance/SARA Center
1315 N. 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702 . Telephone number - (217) 523-2191
Schuyler County
Two Rivers
107 N 3rd St, Quincy, IL 62301. Call (217) 224-8171
Rent, mortgage, and deposit assistance is available. The agency relies on federal and state funding as well as donations. Ongoing outreach is also available.
Stephenson County
Northwestern IL Community Action
27 S State Ave #102, Freeport, IL 61032. Dial the center at (815) 232-3141
Tazewell County
Center for Prevention of Abuse
720 W Joan Ct, Peoria, IL 61614. Dial (309) 691-0551
Or residents can call Salvation Army of Pekin. This center is at 243 Derby Street, Pekin, IL 61554 . Phone (309) 346-3010
Vermilion County
Salvation Army of Danville
855 East Fairchild Street, Danville, Illinois 61832. Call (217) 442-5911
A number of assistance programs are offered. Some are financial (such as rent and utilities) while others offer food, Christmas assistance, and clothing for students.
Wabash County including Edwards, Gallatin and Hamilton County
Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI)
Main address: 110 Latham St, Enfield, IL 62835. Call (618) 963-2387
Wayne County
Domestic Violence Prevention
1114 S West St, Olney, IL 62450. Dial (618) 392-3556
Or try Wabash Area Development, Inc. at (618) 963-2387. Both offer counseling and emergency financial assistance. Most of the aid is targeted at those with eviction notices and that have no other available to them.
Whiteside County
Prairie State Legal Services
1515 5th Ave Suite 200, Moline, IL 61265. Main number - (309) 794-1328
If you have an eviction notice, call for both legal advice and help in applying for financial aid.
Will County
Catholic Charities of Joliet,
611 E. Cass Street, Joliet, IL 60432. Applicants and clients should call (815) 774-4663
Winnebago County
Rockford Human Services Department
612 N. Church Street, Rockford, IL 61103, Main number is (815) 987-5685
Woodford County
Center for Prevention of Abuse (Domestic Violence Prevention)
720 W Joan Ct, Peoria, IL 61614. Call the agency at (309) 691-0551
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