The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) will administer a COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program this spring.
The Illinois Rental Payment Program (RPP) is funded by a $500 million grant and will help tens of thousands of Illinois renters avoid eviction and stay safe in place during a public health crisis.
IHDA is currently developing RPP with an anticipated launch date of April 2021.
To receive financial assistance through RPP, tenants must meet all of the following conditions:
- Household’s total gross income cannot exceed 80% Area Median Income for location
- The household has experienced a loss of income due to COVID-19.
Learn more here.