Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program Resources and Toolkit Materials

This Court-Based Rental Assistance Program resources and toolkit page is designed to provide educational materials to help answer questions about the program and help organizations spread awareness so renters in eviction court are aware assistance is available.

About the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program

The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) provides funding to Illinois tenants and housing providers/ landlords across Illinois who have pending cases in eviction court. Applicants may qualify for up to $15,000 in emergency rental payments that can can be applied to past due rent, up to $500 for court costs, and up to two months’ future rent to prevent eviction.

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Tenant Application Walkthrough

To assist tenants as they apply, please download this guide that goes over the application process.

Housing Provider/ Landlord Application Walkthrough

To assist housing providers/ landlords as they apply, please download this guide that goes over the application process.

Tenant Application Guide

Please find a thorough walkthrough of the CBRAP application for tenants.

Housing Provider/ Landlord Application Guide

Please find a thorough walkthrough of the CBRAP application for housing providers/ landlords.

Tenant Acceptable Documents

A complete lists of acceptable documents that can be submitted with CBRAP tenant applications. Available in English and Spanish.

Housing Provider/ Landlord Acceptable Documents

A complete lists of acceptable documents that can be submitted with housing provider/ landlord applications. Available in English and Spanish.

CBRAP Ledger Template

Housing providers/ landlords can download and complete the ledger form to help calculate the amount of past due rent owed.

CBRAP Toolkit

Use this easy-to-distribute toolkit to spread awareness of the emergency rental assistance provided by CBRAP including household eligibility, required documents, instructions to apply, and more. Available in English and Spanish.

CBRAP Flyer

Flyer to help spread awareness of the emergency rental assistance provided by CBRAP. Available in English and Spanish.‍

Eviction Help Illinois Flyer

Flyer for tenants and housing providers/ landlords in eviction court to connect with free legal counsel and mediation services. Available in English and Spanish.

Housing Provider/ Landlord FAQs

A list of frequently asked questions for housing providers/ landlords with tenants in eviction court. Available in English and Spanish.

Tenant FAQs

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

Eviction Process FAQs

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

Legal Aid FAQs

A list of frequently asked questions about free legal aid and mediation services provided by IHDA partners to tenants and housing providers/ landlords in eviction court. Available in English and Spanish. ‍