EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE | MCHENRY COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

May be able to assist with past due rent to those who have dealt with circumstances beyond the household's control. This program does not assist with mortgages or property taxes.

Program availability depends on funding availability. Rents must fall within the local rent standards for the household's size. These programs are funded by a Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

Physical Address

1125 Mitchell Court, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 6 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4 pm;

Fax

(815) 526-3151

Application process

Call to set up an appointment, must fill out a emergency financial assistance application which can be found on the webiste

Fee

None

Required documents

Must provide documents that give evidence of at least one of the following conditions: job loss or reduced income due to COVID-19, loss of employment for other reasons, medical disability or emergency, loss or delay of some form of public benefit, natural disaster, victimization by criminal activity, illegal action by a landlord, displacement by a government or private action, or some other condition that was beyond the household's control and constitutes a hardship compared to the other conditions listed above

Eligibility

Must be current McHenry County residents and have lived in McHenry for at least 30 days

Languages

English

Service area

Mchenry County, Illinois

Agency info

MCHENRY COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

Provides critical housing services and support programs for those in need.