Department of Human Services
Illinois
The Homeless Prevention Program provides rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, approved case management and approved supportive services to eligible individuals and families who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure or homelessness or are currently homeless. The program is designed to stabilize individuals and families in their existing homes, and shorten the amount of time that individuals and families stay in shelters.
Assistance Distributed By
Nonprofit or for-profit providers
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2023
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$21,800,000
Total Funding
$21,800,000
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Program Type
Duration
Assistance Used For
Info Source
NLIHC internet research
Last Updated
8/14/23 3:05
Other Eligibility Requirements
Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Amount Calculation Method
Other calculation method