Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program

The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) provides emergency rental assistance to tenants and housing provider/ landlords across Illinois who have pending cases in eviction court. Eligible applicants may qualify for up to $10,000 that can be applied to past due rent, up to $700 for court costs, and up to two months’ future rent to prevent housing displacement.
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Previous applicants can check their CBRAP application status here.

If you are at risk of eviction, please contact a legal aid organization or a HUD-approved housing counseling agency right away.

May 27, 2026 Update: The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program is accepting new applications for a limited time beginning Wednesday, May 27, 2026, through Monday, June 22, 2026. All applications must be submitted before the deadline to be considered for approval. Once the application portal is closed, IHDA will continue to process applications that have been submitted until funds are exhausted.