Housing Stability Services Referral
Get connected to the housing services you need
City of Chicago Resources
As part of our mission to promote and foster stable, long-term diverse communities in our service area, South Suburban Housing Center has created this page for renters and homeowners to find the resources they need to maintain housing.
Please note that South Suburban Housing Center is a partner agency for the Illinois Rental and Mortgage Assistance Programs. We will not be able to answer questions specific to the other programs listed.
Select from the following options to view available resources in the City of Chicago:
Mortgage Assistance IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
State and county mortgage assistance programs are no longer available. South Suburban Housing Center does not offer monetary mortgage assistance. If you are facing mortgage distress, SSHC provides HUD-Approved Housing Counseling services for free. Learn more here and request intake today.
Rental Assistance
All Chicago Emergency Financial Assistance
Website:
Click Here to View Information and Apply
About:
All Chicago’s emergency financial assistance program, called the Emergency Fund, provides critical financial assistance to people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness or another serious emergency. This program quickly provides payments on a person’s behalf for things like rent, utilities, or transportation.
Call 3-1-1 for more information.
LEGAL AID
Cook County Legal Aid for Housing & Debt
Website:
https://www.cookcountylegalaid.org/
Phone:
(855) 956-5763
About:
If you are a Cook County renter facing eviction or are being sued for unpaid debt or rent, contact the Cook County Legal Aid for Housing by phone or chat online.
Legal Aid Chicago
Website:
https://www.legalaidchicago.org/
Phone:
(312) 341-1070
About:
Legal Aid Chicago provides free civil legal representation, specifically regarding family and safety, evictions, terminations, voucher program issues, utility services, and more.
Rentervention
Website:
https://rentervention.com/
Phone:
Text “Hi” to 866-7RENTER
About:
Rentervention is a program of Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing, a nonprofit organization. Rentervention is free and confidential. If you’re a Chicago Tenant and need help with a housing issue you can chat or text for:
- Brief Advice from a Volunteer Attorney
- Sending a Letter to Your Landlord
- Learning About Your Tenants’ Rights
- Get Connected to Community Resources
Utility Assistance
Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA)
LIHEAP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Website:
https://www.cedaorg.net/find-services/
About:
CEDA offers a variety of services and programs to Cook County households in need On their website you will find all available assistance, including:
- Gas and Electric Assistance
- Furnace Repair and Replacement
- Water Assistance
- Home Weatherization
- Family Support
- Support for Women, Infants, and Children
- Heating Assistance
- Electricity Assistance
- Water Assistance
- Furnace Assistance
City of Chicago Utility Billing Relief Program
Website:
Click here for more information
About:
Utility Billing Relief (UBR) provides low-income City of Chicago residents with a reduced rate on their water, sewer, and water-sewer tax as well as debt relief for those who demonstrate they can manage the reduced rate bills for one year. Benefits for UBR participants include:
- A reduced rate on water, sewer, and water-sewer tax
- No late payment penalties or debt collection activity including water shut-off
- Debt forgiveness after successfully completing one year with no past-due balance
Food Banks
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Website:
https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food/
About:
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is a network of food pantries and programs working to end hunger. If your household needs food, use the website’s search tool to find food banks near you including hours and contact information.
dISABILITY rESOURCES
Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago
Website:
https://www.accessliving.org/
Phone:
(312) 640-2100
(312) 640-2102 (TTY)
About:
Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago offers services and support for people with disabilities, including home and community-based services, housing services, youth programs, and legal services for discrimination.
The Arc of Illinois
Website:
https://www.thearcofil.org/what-we-do/
About:
The Arc of Illinois advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families, and community organizations to ensure that people with disabilities can live, work, learn, and play in communities across the state
Illinois Disability Resource Organization
Hosted by the Illinois State Library
Website:
https://www.ilbph.org/disability_resources.html
About:
If you or someone in your care is a person with disabilities, you can find resources on this page hosted by the Illinois State Library. The website provides links to Illinois Secretary of State forms and publications including information on the state’s parking program for persons with disabilities, services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and more.
Disability Works
Website:
https://www.illinoisworknet.com/disabilityworks
About:
Disability Works is an Illinois resource for employment, benefits, and connections to other agencies.