Dear Municipal Leaders:

Renters and Landlords in your communities have two weeks left to apply for the Cook County COVID-19 Relief Emergency Rental Assistance Program!

Please share the attached flyer to your social media/email contact list to make sure your residents have the opportunity to apply by April 2.

Your residents can call our office at (708) 957-4674 and press 0 for the following assistance:

– Answering program questions

– Completing a tenants’ application over the phone as a tenant representative

– Scheduling an in-person appointment to apply  

This program provides much-needed support for renters financial struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, paying up to:

12 months of missed rent and utility payments

3 months of future rent payments

Application Link: www.cookcountyil.gov/recovery