DMH Bridge Subsidy Program

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.

Other Eligibility Requirements

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

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Does not prioritize beyond eligibility requirements

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.

Total Funding
$27,420,163
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2022-2023
Assistance Used For
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Amount Calculation Method

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

Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age