DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS

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HOUSING AUTHORITIES

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• Must be literally homeless (staying in an emergency shelter, safe haven, motel/hotel, street and/or place not meant for human habitation, or fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence).
  
• Rent must be under Fair Market Value
  
• Must lack sufficient resources and support networks to retain housing.

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HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM

Funding provided through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to assist individuals and families with a one-time assistance with rent/deposit to prevent homelessness.

• Income under 200% poverty (unless literally homeless)
  
• Have an eviction, past due or foreclosure statement
  
• Proven financial crisis within the last 60 days
  
• One-time assistance
  
• Rent must be affordable no more than 50% of Net Income
  
• Have not received help in the last 2 years
  
• Lack financial resources to prevent homelessness without assistance
  

EMERGENCY VOUCHER SHELTER PROGRAM

Funding provided through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to assist individuals with voucher shelter in an emergency situation to prevent homelessness.

• Income under 200% poverty​
• Must be literally homeless and unable to stay at a homeless shelter.
• Must lack financial resources to obtain shelter on their own.
  
• Must not have received help in the last 2 years.​​

RENTAL HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM
Funding provided through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) to provide subsidies to landlords that will make housing units affordable to extremely low and severely low income households.

• Income at or below the 30% of area median income.
  
• First come, first served basis as units are available.

How to apply for assistance

HOUSING programs

TRI-COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL

Community Action Agency
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Building Opportunities to Transform Communities

​HOMELESS SHELTERS

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