Housing Resources
Please note, the following list contains resources for housing, legal, rental, and other types of assistance. It begins with resources that are available state- and nationwide, then grouped by county.
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Local & National Organizations
Access Living
Chicago, IL
accessliving.org
Kathy Paulsen Hope House
Villa Park, IL
catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/services/community-services/
The ACLU of Illinois (ACLU)
Chicago, IL
aclu-il.org
Law Center for Better Housing
Chicago, IL
lcbh.org
Ayuda Legal Illinois (Illinois Legal Aid Online)
Online legal services/questions/information in Spanish
illinoislegalaid.org/es
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights
Washington, DC
lawyerscommittee.org
Chicago Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA)
Chicago, IL
cafha.net
Open Communities
Evanston, IL
open-communities.org
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Iowa City, Iowa, and Washington, DC
consumerfinance.gov/fair-lending
People’s Resource Center
Wheaton and Westmont, IL
peoplesrc.org
Daybreak Transitional Housing Program
Joliet, IL
catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/daybreak-center/
Race Forward, The Center for Racial Justice Innovation
New York, NY, and Oakland, CA
raceforward.org
DuPage Housing Authority
Wheaton, IL
dupagehousing.org
South Suburban Housing Center
Homewood, IL
southsuburbanhousingcenter.org
Housing Action Illinois
Chicago, IL
housingactionil.org
Fair Housing Legal Support Center & Clinic | UIC Law | University of Illinois Chicago
The Illinois Association of REALTORS
Springfield, IL
illinoisrealtors.org/legal/legal-a-z/fairhousing/
HUD Certified Counseling
Connect with a HUD-Certified Counselor (Intake Form)
Fill out an intake form to connect with a HUD-certified housing counselor. Counselors can assist you in the search for rental housing, homebuying, foreclosure assistance, and more. After filling out the form, a housing counselor in your area should reach out to you within 72 hours.
Counselor Lookup
Contact a counselor directly and find a HUD-certified housing counselor near your zip code. Counselors can assist you in the search for rental housing, homebuying, foreclosure assistance, and more.
National Fair Housing Alliance
Washington, DC
nationalfairhousing.org
Center for Responsible Lending
Durham, NC and Washington, DC and Oakland, CA
responsiblelending.org
State and Federal government resources on housing and lending issues:
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Springfield and Chicago, IL
illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/default.aspx
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
Chicago, IL
ihda.org
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Chicago, IL
fhlbc.com
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO
rd.usda.gov
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI
chicagofed.org
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC and local offices
hud.gov
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Springfield and Chicago, IL
idfpr.com
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
Washington, DC
justice.gov/crt/about/hce/
Illinois Department of Human Rights
Chicago and Springfield and Marion, IL
illinois.gov/dhr/Pages/default.aspx
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC
va.gov
Illinois Department of Human Services
Springfield and Chicago, IL
dhs.state.il.us
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Emergency Rental Assistance
consumerfinance.gov
Illinois Statewide Resources
Housing Resources
Apartments.com
apartments.com
Illinois Housing Search
877-428-8844
ilhousingsearch.org
search for housing by zip code or city throughout the state (especially affordable)
Craigslist Illinois
geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/il
Zillow
zillow.com
HUD Certified Counseling
Connect with a HUD-Certified Counselor (Intake Form)
Fill out an intake form to connect with a HUD-certified housing counselor. Counselors can assist you in the search for rental housing, homebuying, foreclosure assistance, and more. After filling out the form, a housing counselor in your area should reach out to you within 72 hours.
Counselor Lookup
Contact a counselor directly and find a HUD-certified housing counselor near your zip code. Counselors can assist you in the search for rental housing, homebuying, foreclosure assistance, and more.
ILRU Directory of Centers for Indepedent Living
(713) 520-0232
ilru.org
Directory of organizations in Illinois that serve as Centers for Independent Living (CILs), which work to help people with disabilities.
Legal Resources
Eviction Help Illinois
(855) 631-0811
evictionhelpillinois.org
Illinois State Bar Association
isba.org
Greater Chicago Legal Clinic
(312) 726-2938
gclclaw.org
Specializes in record expungement and sealing services.
Illinois Attorney General Civil Rights Hotline
877-581-3692
Illinois Attorney General Home Page
Legal Assistance Illinois – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD.gov
Rental / Mortgage Assistance
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Illinois Rental Payment Program – IHDA
Court Based Rental Assistance Program illinoishousinghelp.org/cbrap
The program is only available to litigants in eviction court.
Illinois Dept of Human Services
IDHS: Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Providers (state.il.us)
Carroll County
Carroll County Housing Authority
(815) 273-7081
City of Aurora – Housing, Rental, and Misc. Resources
(630) 966-4000
aidcares.org
info@aidcares.org
Programs for those who have disabilities, have experienced trauma, are in crisis, are unhoused, or are at risk. Serving the greater Fox Valley area and surrounding western suburban counties.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
(630) 897-2127
(630) 859-7210
(630) 897-2156
Catholic Charities
(630) 820-3220
catholiccharitiesusa.org
cityofaurorafec.org/services
(630) 897-7340
Supportive housing for seniors and individuals in need.
Call 211
Hesed House
(630) 897-2156
hesedhouse.org
Homelessness services
(630) 966-9000
Shelter and housing support for veterans.
Housing Search & Information
(877) 428-8844
ILHousingSearch.org
Statewide housing search tool.
Kane County Rental Assistance Program
(630) 264-2144
Loaves & Fishes
(630) 355-3663
loaves-fishes.org
Food Pantry offering weekly groceries. Also has a mortgage/rental assistance program.
(630) 897-5431
(630) 897-0080
Services for survivors of domestic violence.
(630) 443-6910
Summer meal program for children under 18 years.
(630) 897-2127
(630) 897-2156
(630) 357-8166
riverwalkadultdayservices.org
RiverwalkAdultCare@att.net
Adult Day Program Centers
(312) 945-6202
Brown bag food programs
(630) 256-4552
neighborproject.us
Housing Counseling Agency dedicated to helping low- to moderate- income families reduce debt, build credit, save, and ultiamtely buy their first homes.
(331) 232-7619
Free meals to homeless veterans and those experiencing food insecurity.
Wayside Cross Ministries
(630) 892-4239
Champaign County
Housing Resources
Apartments.com
apartments.com
Craigslist Illinois
geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/il
Illinois Housing Search
877-428-8844
ilhousingsearch.org
search for housing by zip code or city throughout the state (especially affordable)
Socialserve Call Center
877-428-8844
socialserve.com
Call center that assists with housing location and listing services across the United States. Also assists displaced households in finding new housing
Zillow
zillow.com
Champaign County Housing Authority
217-378-7100
hacc.net
Affordable Housing in Champaign
affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Illinois/Champaign
Strides Low Barrier Shelter
217-403-6150
cctownship.com/strides-shelter/
Provides year-round, full day shelter services to adults. Daytime services available to assist in linking to community resources, on-site groups, laundry, and shower facilities.
(217) 819-4569
cuathome.us
A Mid-barrier program providing 24/7 stability to assist adults 18+ experiencing homelessness.
Emergency Shelter for Families with Children
217-328-3313
ccrpc.org
Shelter service for adults ages 18+ with children under 18. Head of household must be biologically or legally related to children. Expecting parents in their third trimester of pregnancy are also welcome.
Families with Urbana School Children
Emergency shelter program in Cunningham Township for families with children enrolled in the Urbana School District, or who have children staying overnight at Crisis Nursery. Contact counselor or nurse for referral.
Crisis Nursery
(Call) 217-337-2730
(Text) 217-636-4221
Emergency-based childcare facility open 24/7 serving ages birth through 6. Open to the community. Provides safe shelter for children, home visiting, play groups, support groups, case management, and parenting education. Emergency transport to facility available.
Cook County
Housing Resources
Cook County Housing Authority
312-663-5447
cookcountyil.gov
Chicago Housing Authority
312-935-2600
thecha.org
Housing Choice Partners
312-386-1009
housingchoicepartners.org
Subsidized and Affordable Housing assistance in Cook County
Illinois Housing Search
877-428-8844
ilhousingsearch.org
search for housing by zip code or city throughout the state (especially affordable)
City of Chicago
call 311
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en.html
Chicago Department of Housing
312-744-3653
chicago.gov/city/en/depts/doh.html.html
HUD Certified Counseling
Connect with a HUD-Certified Counselor (Intake Form)
Fill out an intake form to connect with a HUD-certified housing counselor. Counselors can assist you in the search for rental housing, homebuying, foreclosure assistance, and more. After filling out the form, a housing counselor in your area should reach out to you within 72 hours.
Counselor Lookup
Contact a counselor directly and find a HUD-certified housing counselor near your zip code. Counselors can assist you in the search for rental housing, homebuying, foreclosure assistance, and more.
(877) 426-6515
myentrypoint.org
Entry Point’s purpose is to ensure all people experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness have fair and equal access to housing – regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, familial status, disability, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identify, or marital status.
Individuals and families experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness can access Entry Point throughout the region.
(312) 722-6069
cedaorg.net/bills
Provides utility assistance including cash assistance, appliance replacements, energy savings products, home weatherization, and more.
Recuperation in a Supportive Environment (RISE) Center
(708) 338-1724
Legal Resources
Equip for Equality
800-537-2632
Homepage – Equip for Equality
legal and advocacy services in Chicago
LAF Chicago – Main Line – 312-341-1070
Immigration Infoline – 312-341-9617
HIV/AIDS Project – 312-347-8309
Suburban Cook & Lake – 888-401-8200
Migrant Legal Asst. – 800-445-9025
legalaidchicago.org
Legal assistance for a wide variety of matters
UIC Law Fair Housing Legal Clinic
312-786-2267
Fair Housing Legal Support Center & Clinic | UIC Law | University of Illinois Chicago
Law Center for Better Housing – 312-784-3527
Tenants Advocacy Group – 312-347-7600
lcbh.org
Cook County & Chicago
Open Communities
847-501-5760
Fair Housing Agency | Evanston | Open Communities (open-communities.org)
Fair Housing Agency for Northern Cook, Lake, Boone, and McHenry -Counties
South Suburban Housing Center
708-957-4674
South Suburban Housing Center
Fair Housing Agency for Southern Cook, Will, Kankakee and Iroquois Counties
Illinois Attorney General
877-581-3692
Illinois Attorney General Home Page
CARPLS
312-738-9200
Home – CARPLS
Intakes for the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights
Metropolitan Tenant’s Organization
773-292-4988
www.tenants-rights.org
Tenant’s Rights Hotline
Metropolitan Family Services Legal Aid Society
312-986-4105
Legal Aid Society (metrofamily.org)
Chicago, Evanston/ Skokie, DuPage County and the southwest suburbs
Cook County – Bar Association
312-630-0983
www.cookcountybar.org
Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights
(312) 630-9744
clccrul.org
100 N. LaSalle St., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60602
Rental Assistance
City of Chicago
chicago.gov
312-655-7182
stvincentdepaulchicago.org
With multiple locations across Chicagoland.
Salvation Army
773-725-1100
salvationarmyusa.org
Catholic Charities
630-495-8008
Homelessness Prevention – Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Community Crisis Center
847-742-4088
communitycrisiscenterinc.org
Cook County
877-426-6515
cookcountyil.gov/recovery
Elgin Township
847-741-2045
elgintownship.com
Suburban Cook County Emergency Rent Assistance
cookcountyil.gov
DeKalb County
Legal Resources
Prairie State Legal Services
630-690-2130
Toll Free 800-690-2130
pslegal.org
Serving DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties
Eviction Help Illinois
855-631-0811
evictionhelpillinois.org
Eviction Help Illinois – Legal Solutions for Your Housing Issues
Illinois Legal Aid
illinoislegalaid.org
Metropolitan Tenant’s Organization – Hotline
(773) 292-4988
tenants-rights.org
DeKalb County Legal Self-Help Center
(815) 756-9568
illinoislegalaid.org/counties/DeKalb
Rental Assistance
Catholic Charities – Emergency Assistance Program
630-820-3220
Contact Us | Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Rockford (rockforddiocese.org)
Salvation Army USA Midwest
800-725-2769
Rent, Mortgage and Utility Assistance | The Salvation Army USA
DeKalb Township
815-758-8282
dekalbtownship.com
DeKalb County Community Services
815-758-3910
Home – Family Service Agency of DeKalb County (fsadekalbcounty.org)
DuPage County
Legal Resources
Prairie State Legal Services
630-690-2130 (Toll Free: (800) 690-2130)
pslegal.org
Serving DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties
630-355-3663
loaves-fishes.org
Food Pantry, Job search, legal assistance, rental assistance
DuPage County Bar Association
630-653-7779
dcba.org
DuPage Legal Aid Help Center
630-407-8811
dupagelegalaid.org
Illinois Legal Aid
illinoislegalaid.org
Metropolitan Tenant’s Organization – Hotline
(773) 292-4988
tenants-rights.org
Eviction Help Illinois
855-631-0811
evictionhelpillinois.org
Legal Solutions for Your Housing Issues
Lisle Township
(630) 897-2156
Lisle Township
Offers Free legal assistance and referrals
Attorney General Civil Rights Hotline
877-581-3692
Illinois Attorney General – Civil Rights
Metropolitan Family Services Legal Aid Society
(312) 986-4105
Legal Aid Society (metrofamily.org)
DuPage County, Chicago, Evanston/ Skokie and the southwest suburbs
Rental Assistance
DuPage County Community Services
630-407-6500
dupagecounty.gov
Bloomingdale Township Office
630-529-7715
bloomingdaletownship.com
Catholic Charities in DuPage
(630) 495-8008
catholiccharitiesjoliet.org
Winfield Township Eviction Rental Assistance
630-231-3591
windfieldtownship.com
Call as soon as you get 5-day notice.
DuPage County Rental Assistance Program
dupagecounty.gov
630-682-5402
peoplesrc.org
Emergency Rent and mortgage assistance. Also includes assistance for utilities and medical expenses.
St. Vincent De Paul
630-562-4801
stvincentdepaulchicago.org
630-682-1910
weareoutreach.org
Rental assistance, counseling, case management. Serving Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, West Chicago, and Warrenville.
Milton Township
630-653-5220
Milton Township Assessors Office
Income based assistance for rent and utilities
Lisle Township
630-897-2156
lisletownship.com
Rental assistance, free legal assistance, and referrals
Naperville CARES/Loaves and Fishes
630-355-3663
Salvation Army
847-741-2304
salvationarmyusa.org
Home DuPage Inc.
630-260-2500
homedupage.org
Mortgage assistance for qualifying households
Housing Resources
Marian Park
630-665-9100
affordablehousingonline.com
Subsidized Housing in Wheaton
DuPage County Human Services
630-407-6500
dupagecounty.gov
Information on Subsidized Housing
DuPage & Kendall Housing Authorities
630-690-3555
dupagehousing.org
Heritage Woods Senior Living
630-783-9640
gardant.com
Wood Glen
630-231-8888
apartments.com/wood-glen-senior-residences-west-chicago-il
Low Income Senior Rentals in West Chicago
Senior Home Sharing
630-407-0440
Senior Home Sharing
Affordable co-housing in DuPage County
HUD Certified Counseling
Connect with a HUD-Certified Counselor (Intake Form)
Fill out an intake form to connect with a HUD-certified housing counselor. Counselors can assist you in the search for rental housing, homebuying, foreclosure assistance, and more. After filling out the form, a housing counselor in your area should reach out to you within 72 hours.
Counselor Lookup
Contact a counselor directly and find a HUD-certified housing counselor near your zip code. Counselors can assist you in the search for rental housing, homebuying, foreclosure assistance, and more.
Homelessness Housing
Bridge Communities
630-545-0610
bridgecommunities.org
For families that include at least one guardian and one child, transitional housing
Catholic Charities
630-495-8008
catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/
Homeless Hotline: 800-941-8681
DuPage County Access & Crisis Line
630-627-1700
dupagehealth.org
Temporary housing for those in need
DuPage Pads
630-682-3846
dupagepads.org
Homeless Shelter
Family Shelter
630-562-4801
ssvpusa.org
Service for women and children
Hope House Emergency Shelter
630-941-8681
hopetransition.org
Toll Free 800-941-8681
Journeys the Road Home
847-963-9163
journeystheroadhome.org
Midwest Shelter for Homeless Vets
630-871-8387
helpaveteran.org
Homeless Help
(708) 338-1724
Henry County
Housing Resources
Bethany for Children & Families
(309) 852-3254
bethany-qc.org
Provides housing services for youth and adults in the Quad Cities. Includes youth (18-24) independent living programs, transitional housing for those experiencing homelessness, foster care, and more.
Freedom House
(800) 474-6031
freedomhouseillinois.org
Provides a safe environment where survivors can begin to rebuild their lives and their support systems that have been damaged due to domestic or sexual violence. Offers sheltering services.
Project NOW
Phone Number
projectnow.org
Project Now’s Homeless Services Department provides services to individuals and families which are geared toward creating opportunities for them to secure permanent housing and create a self-sustaining lifestyle.
Salvation Army 360 Life Center
(309) 853-4192
centralusa.salvationarmy.org
Connects local individuals who need shelter with neighboring resources as they are made available. Offers assistance with a variety of things such as emergency housing, rent assistance to individuals with an eviction notice, utility bill assistance, clothing and winter coat vouchers, and funds for paying heating cost.
The Housing Authority of Henry County
(309) 852-2801
henrycountyhousing.us
Kane County
Legal Resources
Prairie State Legal Services
630-690-2130
pslegal.org
Serving DeKalb, DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties
Illinois Attorney General
877-581-0811
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
Eviction Help in Illinois
855-631-0811
evictionhelpillinois.org
Legal Solutions for Your Housing Issues
Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office
630-845-3780
kane.il.us
Loaves & Fishes
630-355-3663
loaves-fishes.org
Metropolitan Tenant’s Org – Tenants’ Rights Hotline
773-292-4988
tenants-rights.org
Rental Assistance
Catholic Charities
630-495-8008
catholiccharitiesjoliet.org
LOVE, Inc.
630-512-8665
rentassistance.us/li/love_incof_western_suburbs_chicago
Loaves & Fishes
630-355-3663
loaves-fishes.org
Salvation Army
847-741-2304
salvationarmyusa.org
St. Vincent DePaul
630-820-5370
stvincentdepaulchicago.org/assistance/assistance-and-services
Housing Resources
Affordable Housing Online
affordablehousingonline.com
Low Income Apartments in Kane County
Aurora (Kane County) Housing Authority
630-701-9977
aurorahousing.org
AFFORDABLE HOUSING by Seldin Company
224-230-9329
Seldin
Residential and long-term housing
Heritage Woods Senior Living
gardant.com
Housing throughout the state, search by city
CJE Senior Life
773-508-1000
CJE.net
HUD Certified Counseling
Connect with a HUD-Certified Counselor (Intake Form)
Fill out an intake form to connect with a HUD-certified housing counselor. Counselors can assist you in the search for rental housing, homebuying, foreclosure assistance, and more. After filling out the form, a housing counselor in your area should reach out to you within 72 hours.
Counselor Lookup
Contact a counselor directly and find a HUD-certified housing counselor near your zip code. Counselors can assist you in the search for rental housing, homebuying, foreclosure assistance, and more.
Kendall County
Housing Resources
Catholic Charities of Joliet Daybreak Center
(815) 774-4663
catholiccharitiesjoliet.org
Daybreak Center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing emergency housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families.
Hesed House
(630) 897-2156
hesedhouse.org
Homelessness services
Kendall County Housing Authority
(630) 690-3555
dupagehousing.org/kendall-ha
Morningstar Mission
(815) 722-5780
morningstarmission.org
Emergency overnight shelter. Open 7 days a week/ 365 days a year. Guests are provided: One-on-one case management, Access to showers and hygiene products, Three nutritional meals a day, Access to clothing, Resources and tools to enhance vocational skills
PADS, Grundy Area
(815) 942-3245
grundypads.org
Emergency shelter services.
Legal Resources
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois
(312) 201-9740
aclu-il.org
Illinois Lawyer Referral
(877) 491-9934
illinoislawyerfinder.com
Illinois Legal Aid Online
illinoislegalaid.org/counties/Kendall
Kendall County Bar Association
kendallcountybar.org/
Metropolitan Tenants Organization
(773) 292-4988
tenants-rights.org
Lake County
Legal Resources
Legal Aid Chicago (formerly LAF)
888-401-8200
legalaidchicago.org
Legal assistance for a wide variety of matters. Serves long term care residents in Lake County.
Metropolitan Tenant’s Org – Tenant’s Rights Hotline
(773) 292-4988
tenants-rights.org
Illinois Attorney General
877-581-3692
Illinois Attorney General Home Page
Eviction Help Illinois
855-631-0811
evictionhelpillinois.org
Legal Solutions for Your Housing Issues
Illinois Legal Aid
illinoislegalaid.org
Lee County
Housing Resources
Dixon Area Emergency Needs Fund / Lee County Salvation Army
(815) 857-7022
Provide help on an emergency basis.
Lee County Housing Authority
(815) 284-2759
Lee / Ogle County Family Community Resource
(815) 732-2166
Helps low-income residents with medical assistance, food stamps, and cash assistance.
(815) 284-7772
Offers used clothing and household items at low cost. Open Monday, Thursday, Satuday from 10am-4pm.
(815) 288-6818
805 W. 1st St., Dixon, IL 61021
PADS Homeless Shelter (Women’s)
(815) 677-9958
203 W. Everett St., Dixon, IL 61021
Madison County
Legal Resources
Illinois Legal Aid
illinoislegalaid.org
Metropolitan Tenant’s Org – Tenant’s Rights Hotline
(773) 292-4988
tenants-rights.org
Eviction Help Illinois
855-631-0811
evictionhelpillinois.org
Legal Solutions for Your Housing Issues
Illinois Attorney General Civil Rights Hotline
(877) 581-3692
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
877-342-7891
lincolnlegal.org
Catholic Charities Legal Services
217-523-9201
dio.org
McHenry County
Housing Resources
Crystal Lake Salvation Army
(815) 455-2769
centralusa.salvationarmy.org/mchenry
The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with mortgage / rent, utility bills, clothing, medication bills, and other needs in order to keep families in their homes.
(815) 477-2489
76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, IL
Rent and utility assistance, food vouchers for residents of Crystal Lake.
Grace Lutheran Church Direct Assistance Program
(815) 529-4370
Utilities, food for District 200 residents.
Home of the Sparrow
hosparrow.org
Affordable housing program.
McHenry County Continuum of Care
(815) 759-7133
(815) 995-8681 (after hours)
mchenrycountyhomeless.org
Our mission is to End Homelessness in McHenry County.
McHenry County Housing Authority
mchenrycountyhousing.org
Emergency rental assistance, housing programs, energy assistance, homeowner assistance, dental assistance, etc.
Morning Star Mission
morningstarmission.org
Men and women’s emergency shelter. Provides emergency overnight shelter 7 days a week / 365 days a year.
(815) 344-1230
pioneercenter.org
Homeless services are offered at our 24/7 McHenry County PADS (Providing Advocacy, Dignity, and Shelter) facility located at 1805 S. Route 31, McHenry, Illinois. The program aids McHenry County individuals and families experiencing homelessness through emergency shelter and support services to empower successful outcomes.
(815) 341-1047
Free home repairs for low-income households in McCullom Lake.
(815) 648-2203
Services for U.S. Military Veterans.
(815) 338-8081
turnpt.org
Domestic Violence survivors. The Turning Point, Inc. Emergency Shelter provides a safe and secure environment on an emergency basis for 30 days. We welcome all genders.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
(844) 432-2337 ext. 5549
justserve.org/shpilcary
Free beds for children
Legal Resources
(815) 344-4159
2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL
Child support suits, orders of protection, criminal prosecutions, involuntary and emergency commitments.
(815) 943-6851
62. N Ayer Street, Suite D, Harvard, IL
ESL classes, job info, training, placement, and emergency crsis assistance for Latinos and others.
(815) 344-9113
Toll Free: (877) 480-3020
pslegal.org
Free legal assistance in certain civil legal matters, landlord/tenant issues, utility problems, family law matters..
McLean County
Legal Resources
Prairie State Legal Services
309-827-5021
800-874-2536 (Toll Free)
pslegal.org
Serving Livingston, McLean, & Woodford Counties
McLean County Bar Association
mcleancountybarassociation.com
Illinois Legal Aid
www.illinoislegalaid.org
Metropolitan Tenant’s Org – Tenant’s Rights Hotline
(773) 292-4988
tenants-rights.org
Eviction Help Illinois
855-631-0811
evictionhelpillinois.org
Legal Solutions for Your Housing Issues
Illinois Attorney General Civil Rights Hotline
(877) 581-3692
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
Ogle County
Housing Resources
Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County
(815) 732-6855
200 S. 4th Street, Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 562-8890
hopedv.org
P.O. Box 131 Rochelle, IL 61068
Domestic violence shelter; advocacy, information, and referral.
Ogle County Housing Authority
(815) 732-1301
oglecountyhousing.org
1001 Pines Road, Suite A, Oregon, IL 61061
Rochelle Rescue Mission
(815) 561-2731
rochellerescuemission.org
805 W. Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, IL 61068
4-week shelter stay.
Legal Resources
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
(815) 288-1901
casa15thdistrict.org
101 W. First Street, 3rd Floor, Dixon, IL 61021
Advocates for abused and neglected children.
(815) 732-1170
oglecountyil.gov
106 S. 5th Street, Suite 110, Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 965-2902
pslegal.org
303 North Main Street Suite 600 Rockford, IL 61101
Peoria County
Housing Resources
Dream Center
(309) 839-1810
Shelter for families or single parents with children, married couples without children, women without children, and young men in high school ages 18-19. Cut-off time is 10pm unless accompanied by a caseworker or other authority.
East Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services
ebnhs.com
Homeowner resources, health & safety loan, resources, etc.
East Peoria Housing Authority
eastpeoriahousingauthority.com
The East Peoria Housing Authority provides an opportunity for lower income East Peoria residents to receive financial rental help, Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Project Based Voucher Program services Leisure Acres, a senior facility within the community of Tazewell County. This program is for persons 55 and older, whose income is no more than 60% of the area’s medium income.
Heart of Illinois United Way
hoiunitedway.org
Financial stability progams and resources.
Navicore Solutions
(877) 611-1007
416 Main St., Suite 800, Peoria, IL
Offers housing counseling Monday through Friday from 8am – 8:30 pm and Saturdays from 8am – 5pm. They also offer foreclosure prevention loan modification and refinancing programs.
(309) 671-3900
pcceo.org
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Rental Assistance, Education Assistance, Employment Assistance, etc.
peoriahousing.org
Housing Choice Voucher, public housing, additional resources.
Peoria Rescue Ministries
(309) 676-6416
Shelter for men over the age of 18. Please call for shelter screening.
Peoria Salvation Army
centralusa.salvationarmy.org/peoria
Emergency Shelters, Group Homes and Transitional Living Centers, Family Service Programs, and more.
peoriatownshipil.com
Township relief services. General Assistance is a state-mandated program for those who qualify to help meet their basic maintenance needs. Those who are eligible could receive Vouchers for rent, utilities, transportation, and personal items from approved vendors, up to $440 per month.
Phoenix Community Development Services
(309) 671-3900
phoenixcds.org
Phoenix CDS is committed to providing comprehensive, supportive services to our most vulnerable citizens who face great challenges. Our primary goal is to end homelessness and provide the individuals, families and veterans we serve with a warm, safe place to live independently – and away from the dangers of the streets.
Legal Resources
(855) 435-7693
Operating 24/7, this hotline provides immigration and naturalization legal services as well as immigrant and refugee support groups.
(217) 782-6026
900 S. Spring St., Springfield, IL 62704
Promotes and protects the rights, wages, welfare, working conditions, safety and health of Illinois workers through enforcement of state labor laws. If you have questions or concerns about labor laws, IDL will be able to answer them for you.
1-800-922-8757
424 S. Second Dt., Springfield, IL 62701
Call line that will provide a referral to an attorney at no charge. Please be aware, the attorney can charge a consultation fee within the first 30 minutes and after that can charge regular attorney fees.
(309) 829-8703
211 Landmark Dr., Suite B3A, Normal, IL 61761
This organization is helping improve access to affordable, high qualify immigrant legal services in downstate Illinois. Their intake hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-4pm. They are closed on holidays.
(309) 672-6084
324 Main St., Peoria, IL 61602
Room 422 on the 4th floor of the Peoria County Courthouse. Attorneys available on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m for individuals representing themselves in a civil legal case. The volunteer attorneys are available for 30 minute consultations to answer questions, explain legal procedures, and provide general direction on the case. They are not able to provide representation in court. They cannot assist with matter of domestic violence or on emergency petitions or orders.
(309) 672-6084
324 Main St., Peoria, IL 61602
Offers general legal information, explanations of court processes, and simple legal forms. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 5pm. It is closed on holidays.
(309) 674-9831
pslegal.org
Offer free legal services for low-income persons and those over 60 who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them. Focus on landlord/tenant disagreements and evictions, housing complaints, foreclosure prevention, property tax services, and labor and employment law.
Rock Island County
Housing Resources
(309) 757-0757
2535 Tech Drive., Suite 205, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Shelter program for women with or without children who are experiencing homelessness and/or are survivors of domestic violence.
(309) 797-6534
Crisis Line (Illinois): (309) 797-1777
For housing: (563) 326-9191
Provides services for survivors of domestic violence, mental health and counseling, support groups, emergency crisis assistance, sheltering and rapid rehousing, safety planning, medical/legal advocacy, employment assistance, education, mentoring, comprehensive care coordination, foster group care, Iowa Aftercare services network, foster and adoption services. Walk-in crisis facilities open 8:30am-5pm.
Freedom Homes
fhqca.org
(563) 326-4056
Christian-affiliated organization that provides housing and supportive services, and works with clients to help achieve housing/job stability.
Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority
gmaharic.org
(309) 755-4527
621 17th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244
Offers income eligible households safe, friendly apartment living at several developments.
molinehousing.com
(309) 764-1819
Low-cost housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) assistance.
humilityhomes.org/
(563) 322-8065
519 Filmore St., Davenport, IA 52802
Adult Emergency Shelter: 1016 W. 5th St., Davenport, IA 52802
Offers a variety of services for people experiencing housing insecurity, including a Rapid Rehousing program, Veteran’s services, supportive housing, and more.
molinetownship.com
(309) 764-3558
Emergency and general assistance. Must live in Moline township. Must meet criteria of being in the porcess of applying for social security, or lost a job and searching for employment. Additionally, offers a back-to-work program, student bus ticket program, winter clothing program, temporary handicap placards, free notary services, and voter registration.
projectnow.org
(309) 793-6391
Offers a variety of housing programs including affordable housing rentals, rental/deposit assistance, homelessness services and transitional housing, and home weatherization.
(309) 788-0825 ext. 200
Rock Island Township Services
rockislandtownshipil.gov
(309) 788-3417
Emergency food and shelter funding to help pay up to one month’s rent. General assistance program for housing/rent assistance, personal needs, and food. (All rental properties must be registered with the City of Rock Island). Additionally, they offer a warming/cooling center at Lund Hall.
centralusa.salvationarmy.org/quadcities
(309) 764-2811
Offers homeless assistance and prevention program, rapid rehousing program, and shelter program. Program may be able to also assist with food assistance, housing assistance, youth empowerment program, Pathway of Hope program for parents, disaster survivor assistance, adult rehabilitation center, eviction diversion program, Davenport Corps
Warren County
Whiteside County
Will County
Legal Resources
Prairie State Legal Services
815-727-5123
pslegal.org
Serving Grundy & Will Counties
Illinois Legal Aid
illinoislegalaid.org
Metropolitan Tenant’s Org – Tenant’s Rights Hotline
(773) 292-4988
tenants-rights.org
Eviction Help Illinois
855-631-0811
evictionhelpillinois.org
Legal Solutions for Your Housing Issues
Illinois Attorney General Civil Rights Hotline
(877) 581-3692
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/
Will County Bar Association
815-726-0383
www.willcountybar.net/about/
Metropolitan Family Services Legal Aid Society
312-986-4105
metrofamily.org
Serving DuPage, Chicago, Evanston, Skokie & Southwest Suburbs
