Download Collateral for Court-Based Rental Assistance

This Court-Based Rental Assistance Program toolkit is designed to support stakeholders and HUD agencies as they answer questions and distribute marketing collateral for in-person and digital outreach.

About The Court-Based Rental Assistance Program

The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) provides funding to Illinois tenants and landlords across the state (not available to residents of Cook County, unless they live within the city of Chicago) who have pending cases in eviction court. Applicants may qualify for up to $25,000 in emergency rental payments that can include up to 15 months of past-due rent and 3 months of future rent payments to prevent eviction.

To learn more about eligibility requirements and to start the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program application process, please visit: IllinoisHousingHelp.org/CBRAP

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Eviction Process FAQS

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

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

A list of frequently asked questions for landlords in eviction court. Available in English and Spanish.
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One Pager

Use this easy-to-distribute flyer to spread awareness of the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program and other housing resources for tenants and landlords in eviction court. Available in English and Spanish.
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Tenants Acceptable Documents

Refer to these for complete lists of acceptable documents that can be submitted with tenant applications. Available in English and Spanish.
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Landlords Acceptable Documents

Refer to these for complete lists of acceptable documents that can be submitted with landlord applications. Available in English and Spanish.
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Provider List

Use this provider list to help tenants and landlords in eviction court connect with a network of HUD-certified housing counselors offering assistance with application submission, technology, and language access. Available in English and Spanish.
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Eviction Help Flyer

Use this flyer to help tenants and landlords in eviction court connect with free legal counsel and mediation services. Available in English and Spanish.
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Fact Sheet

Use this easy-to-distribute fact sheet to spread awareness of emergency rental assistance provided by CBRAP, household eligibility, required documents, instructions to apply and more. Available in English and Spanish.‍
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To find out if you’re eligible, and get prepared, visit IllinoisHousingHelp.org