Resources

Financial Assistance, Grants

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

Urban Alternatives have been in the Austin neighborhood for 30+ years. We understand that our residents may face challenges or financial difficulty that may result in being behind on rent. We will do our best to share any rental assistance information as we come across any.

Below are a few programs that provide rental assistance. Please understand that these are NOT guaranteed and we highly suggest to call the programs directly for further assistance or call our office to as soon as possible to avoid an eviction.

Financial Assistance, Grants

FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)

IHDA contracts with local agencies and select properties around the state to provide rental assistance. Visit their website for more info:

https://www.ihda.org/rental-housing-main/rental-housing/#toggle-id-5

Catholic Charities - Emergency Assistance, and other resources

Administrative Offices - (312) 655-7000.

Catholic Charities Social Services - email GetHelp@catholiccharities.net, or call (312) 655-7700 in Chicago or (847) 782-4000 in Lake County and someone will assist you. Call volume is extremely high so email is recommended if you are unable to find what you need on the web site.

https://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/EmergencyAssistance.aspx

Non-Chicago Residents in IL Only

Housing Forward: For suburban residents in Cook County (non-Chicago), you must CALL the Suburban Cook County Rental Assistance/Homeless Prevention Helpline. 877-426-6515

Illinois Unemployment

https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/pages/file-a-claim.aspx

City of Chicago - Rental Assistance, Family & Support Services

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/serv/svcs/how_to_find_rentalassistanceinchicago.html

Spanish Coalition for Housing: We work with renters who are at risk of eviction to prevent them from becoming homeless.

https://www.sc4housing.org/rent-mortgage

All Chicago: Emergency Financial Assistance

https://allchicago.org/how-we-are-ending-homelessness/emergency-financial-assistance/

FOR INDIANA RESIDENTS

Indiana Unemployment

https://www.in.gov/dwd/indiana-unemployment/file/

Catholic Charities (Diocese of Gary)