Application portal opens for new round of Illinois rental assistance
SPRINGFIELD – The application portal is now open for another $297 million of rental assistance for Illinoisans who lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois Rental Payment Program, or ILRPP, money comes from the federal American Rescue Plan Act signed into law by President Joe Biden in March. It will be administered by […]
Application period for new round of rental assistance delayed one month
SPRINGFIELD – The application period for a new round of financial assistance to renters through the Illinois Housing Development Authority will be delayed one month as the application portal undergoes additional testing, although funding remains available through other state programs. The latest round of funding, provided by the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law […]
State Eviction Moratorium Stands Despite U.S. Supreme Court Decision On Federal Order
SPRINGFIELD – While the U.S. Supreme Court vacated a federal eviction moratorium Thursday, a recently-extended state stay on residential eviction enforcement remains in effect at least until Sept. 18. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention exceeded its authority in issuing the federal moratorium, and a future extension of the moratorium would […]
Illinois Housing Agency Claims Success In Helping Pandemic-Hit Renters, Homeowners
Illinois housing officials are touting the success of their programs helping families hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, the Illinois Housing…
More Than 80,000 Illinois Renters Applied For Assistance Program That Can Serve 30,000
Illinois is starting to award grants to renters to help them catch up on late payments. But the need far outpaces the funding available and more than 50…