Department of Housing / Chicago Low Income Housing Trust Fund
Chicago, Illinois

The Rental Subsidy Program provides rent subsidies to owners of qualified buildings or developments located in the City of Chicago for the provision of units affordable to renters with incomes below 30% of area median income.

Assistance Distributed By
Nonprofit or for-profit providers
Funding Source
Dedicated funding stream
Funding Year
2022
Local Funding
$11,044,308
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$9,530,398
Total Funding
$20,574,706
Website
https://clihtf.org/programs-initiatives/rsp-rental-subsidy-program/
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Program Type
Project-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
30% AMI or less
Duration
No predetermined time limit
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
Info Source
NLIHC internet research
Last Updated
8/23/23 14:08
Required Documents

Required for income (general). Self-attestation permitted for income (general).

Priority Populations

Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness