Emergency Rent, Utility Assistance Now Available in Cook County

La Grange IL

16 March, 2021

4:09 PM

Description

Do you live in Suburban Cook County and need help paying rent and utilities due to COVID-19? If you live in suburban Cook County and have lost income due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for Cook County Government rental assistance. Applications will be accepted from March 11-April 2. The Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance program pays up to 12 months of missed rent and utilities payments and up to 3 months of future rent payments. Payments will be made directly to your landlord and utility company. Apply at www.cookcountyil.gov/recovery. Get prepared to apply: 1. Check your eligibility at www.cookcountyil.gov/recovery 2. Download the application checklist and gather your documents If you need help applying and gathering your documents, contact BEDS Manager of Stabilization Services Joann Boblick via email at [email protected] or by phone at 708-354-0858 ext 116. You can also contact the Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance helpline at 877-426-6515. Visit www.beds-plus.org for more details.