Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program Resources and Toolkit Materials

This Court-Based Rental Assistance Program resources and toolkit page is designed to provide educational materials to help answer questions about the program and help organizations spread awareness so renters in eviction court are aware assistance is available.

About the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program

The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) provides emergency rental assistance to tenants and housing providers/ landlords across Illinois who have pending cases in eviction court. Applicants may qualify for up to $10,000 in funding that can be applied to past due rent, up to $700 for court costs, and up to two months’ future rent to prevent eviction.

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Court Required Summons Notice

Flyer for distribution in court buildings and other public facilities to provide information for tenants and housing providers/ landlords about the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program. All eviction court summonses must include this flyer in both English and Spanish. The English file includes both English and Spanish.

CBRAP Toolkit

Use this easy-to-distribute toolkit to spread awareness of the emergency rental assistance provided by CBRAP including household eligibility, required documents, instructions to apply, and more. Available in English and Spanish.

Tenant Acceptable Documents

A complete lists of acceptable documents that can be submitted with CBRAP tenant applications. Available in English and Spanish.

Housing Provider/ Landlord Acceptable Documents

A complete lists of acceptable documents that can be submitted with housing provider/ landlord applications. Available in English and Spanish.

CBRAP Ledger Template

Housing providers/ landlords can download and complete the ledger form to help calculate the amount of past due rent owed.

CBRAP Flyer

Flyer to help spread awareness of the emergency rental assistance provided by CBRAP. Available in English and Spanish.‍

Eviction Help Illinois Flyer

Flyer for tenants and housing providers/ landlords in eviction court to connect with free legal counsel and mediation services. Available in English and Spanish.

Housing Provider/ Landlord FAQs

A list of frequently asked questions for housing providers/ landlords with tenants in eviction court. Available in English and Spanish.

Tenant FAQs

A list of frequently asked questions for tenants in eviction court. Available in English and Spanish.

Eviction Process FAQs

A list of frequently asked questions about eviction processes and timelines. Available in English and Spanish.

Legal Aid FAQs

A list of frequently asked questions about free legal aid and mediation services provided by IHDA partners to tenants and housing providers/ landlords in eviction court. Available in English and Spanish. ‍