One-Time Rental Assistance | City of Champaign Township
53 East Logan Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Eligibility
Open to residents ages 18 years and older who are either a U.S. resident or a legal alien; must provide a reason (hardship); must have 5 or 10-day landlord's notice OR an eviction notice to receive assistance with rent arrears, or proof of homelessness if seeking funds for a security deposit; must have proof of verifiable, reoccurring income; the maximum amount of assistance possible is $800, any balance that is above $800 at the time of applying will be denied
Required documents
Copy of IDs for all adult household members, Social Security card for all household members, Proof of income for the last 30 days (this includes earned and unearned income) for all adults in the household, Copy of current lease, Landlord's 5 or 10-day notice, Document that shows your current balance needing paid (ledger from landlord), Proof that a short-term emergency occurred, causing a temporary decrease in income
(217) 403-6121
Voice - Alternate Number
(217) 403-6120
Voice - Main Phone
Application process
Visit the website or come in for an application
Fees
None
Service area
Champaign, IL
Description
One-time payment for rental assistance, available once every 2 years.
What's Here
Providing organization
City of Champaign Township
Provides financial assistance to those in need.