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The following is a list of entities that may also be able to help find an affordable rental apartment in Illinois:
| Agency | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Chicago Housing Authority (General | 312-742-8500 |
| Chicago Housing Authority Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) | 312-935-2600 |
| Chicago Housing Authority Choice Voucher Fraud Hotline | 1-800-533-0441 |
| Chicago Department of Community Development | 311 (if calling from Chicago) 312-742-8400 |
| Spanish Coalition for Housing | 773-276-7633 |
| Cook County Housing Authority | 312-663-5447 |
| U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Chicago Office | 312-353-6236 |
Other State Agencies
These State of Illinois agencies also offer housing-related services:
| Agency | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Department on Aging | 312-814-2914 |
| Department of Children and Family Services | 1-800-252-2873 |
| Department of Human Rights (Charges and Complaints) | 312-814-6200 |
| Department of Human Services (Office of Rehabilitation Services | 312-814-2934 |
| State of Illinois (General Information | 312-814-3500 |
Emergency Shelters
| Agency | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| American Red Cross | 312-729-6100 |
| Salvation Army | 773-725-1100 |
| Shelter Hotline | 1-800-654-8595 |
Legal Assistance
| Agency | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Lawyer's Committee for Better Housing | 312-347-7600 |
| Chicago Bar Association Referral Service | 312-554-2001 |
| Legal Assistance Foundation | 312-341-1070 |
| Tenants Rights | 773-292-4988 |
| The Chicago Rents Right Program Hotline | 312-742-7368 |