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.