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 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 Summons Notice

Flyer for distribution in court buildings and other public facilities to provide information for tenants and 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.
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Tenant Acceptable Documents

A complete lists of acceptable documents that can be submitted with CBRAP tenant applications.
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Landlord Acceptable Documents

A complete lists of acceptable documents that can be submitted with landlord applications.
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CBRAP Ledger Template

Landlords can download and complete the ledger form to help calculate the amount of past due rent owed.
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Eviction Help Illinois Flyer

Flyer for tenants and landlords in eviction court to connect with free legal counsel and mediation services. Available in English and Spanish.
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Eviction Process FAQs

A list of frequently asked questions about eviction processes and timelines.
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Legal Aid FAQs

A list of frequently asked questions about free legal aid and mediation services provided by IHDA partners to tenants and landlords in eviction court.
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CBRAP Landlord Grant Agreement

Below please find a copy of the CBRAP Grant Agreement for landlords.
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CBRAP Tenant Grant Agreement

Below please find a copy of the CBRAP Grant Agreement for tenants.
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