Illinois Department of Human Services
Illinois

The DMH Bridge Subsidy Program provides rental subsidies for Colbert and Williams Class Members who are transitioning from long-term care settings into independent housing in the community.

Assistance Distributed By
State administrator/State agency; Nonprofit or for-profit providers
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2022-2023
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$27,420,163
Total Funding
$27,420,163
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
30% AMI or less
Duration
No predetermined time limit
Assistance Used For
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Info Source
Program administrator survey response
Last Updated
4/4/23 11:37
Other Eligibility Requirements

Applicants on Medicaid; Applicants on waitlists for other housing assistance; Recipients must be Colbert or Williams consent decree Class Members

Required Documents

Required for income (general), zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, lease. Self-attestation permitted for zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income.

Coordinates Eligibility With

Medicaid; Reentry, reintegration, or post-incarceration programs

Amount Calculation Method

Program covers rent above 30% of tenants' adjusted income, up to payment standard based on local Fair Market Rent

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Does not prioritize beyond eligibility requirements