HOUSING LEGAL SERVICES | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
Helps homeowners and tenants save their homes through available legal strategies, including foreclosure defenses in court, bankruptcy, income generation, loan modification, and various alternatives to foreclosure.
Helps with:
-- Subsidized housing (public housing, Section 8 and other rental assistance) evictions, termination of assistance, rent calculations, and admissions issues.
-- Evictions from mobile home parks.
-- Evictions by private landlords.
-- Discrimination and disability accommodation (see Fair Housing Project).
-- Foreclosure, property tax, and other homeownership issues.
-- Housing protection for seniors, veterans, and people living with HIV/AIDS.
Physical Address
1600 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;
Website
Application process
Application is available on website or by phone; Due to call volume, applying by website is preferred; Once application has been processed, a counselor will reach out for more information and to create an appointment
Fee
None
Required documents
Varies by service
Eligibility
Open to those who meet income and asset guidelines, have no conflicts of interest, and meets citizenship and immigration requirements
Languages
English, Spanish
Service area
Ogle County, Illinois Henry County, Illinois Lasalle County, Illinois Mercer County, Illinois Bureau County, Illinois Grundy County, Illinois Stephenson County, Illinois Mchenry County, Illinois Carroll County, Illinois Rock Island County, Illinois Boone County, Illinois Winnebago County, Illinois Jo Daviess County, Illinois Lee County, Illinois Putnam County, Illinois Whiteside County, Illinois
Agency info
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.