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Illinois
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 24, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Illinois, we recommend that you visit the state's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal.
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Residential Emergency Mortgage Assistance
The Emergency Mortgage Assistance, or EMA program, provides grants of up to $15,000 for residential mortgage assistance. If an application is approved, the grant will be sent directly to the applicant’s mortgage servicer to be applied against their … » more information -
Residential Emergency Rental Assistance
The Emergency Rental Assistance, or ERA program, provides grants of $5,000 for residential rental assistance. If an application is approved, the grant will be sent directly to the applicant’s landlord to be applied against their rent. » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TANF provides temporary financial assistance for women who are pregnant and for families with one or more dependent children. This financial assistance can help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical expenses. TANF … » more information -
Chicago: COVID-19 Residential Eviction Protection Ordinance
The Chicago City Council has approved the COVID-19 Eviction Protection Ordinance, requiring landlords to make good faith efforts towards resolution with residential tenants before moving ahead with an eviction filing. The ordinance requires … » more information -
Chicago: Free Housing for Refuge from Domestic Violence
In light of COVID-19, the City of Chicago has partnered with Airbnb to provide free shelter to those seeking domestic violence relief services. Chicago residents who are seeking to flee a violent situation (including domestic violence and human … » more information -
Chicago: Grants and No-Interest Loans for Affordable Housing Providers (ERAMP)
The Chicago Department of Housing has established the Emergency Relief for Affordable Multifamily Properties (ERAMP) to provide short-term operating support to multi-family affordable housing providers affected by COVID-19 and the related economic … » more information -
Chicago: Temporary Housing for Nursing Home Workers
The City of Chicago has partnered with Hotel Julian, The Godfrey Hotel, and London House to provide temporary housing to Chicago’s nursing home workers. Nursing home workers in Chicago (as well as City employees) who have been diagnosed with … » more information -
Rental Assistance
The Rental Assistance Program provides financial assistance in the form of rent payments to eligible Chicago residents who are in danger of eviction. This program was previously in place, and has not changed in response to COVID-19. » more information -
The ARK
During the COVID-19 outbreak, The ARK is continuing to offer monthly food packages to Jewish individuals in Chicagoland who are in need. Additionally, The ARK is providing financial assistance, medical services, and employment services upon request. » more information
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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FAQ for Insurance Coverage
Provides answers to frequently asked questions about health insurance coverage and COVID-19. According to the FAQ, the CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health are currently covering the cost of lab tests for COVID-19, but hospitals may still … » more information -
Illinois Medicaid
The Illinois Department of Human Services provides health care for qualifying Illinois residents through Medicaid. The program works to ensure that eligible adults and children have access to needed health care services by enrolling and paying … » more information
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » more information -
Delay of State Income Tax Filing Deadline
In light of COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Revenue has extended the deadline to file state income tax returns to July 15, 2020. » more information -
Sales Tax Deferral for Bars & Restaurants
In light of COVID-19, the Illinois Governor has directed the Department of Revenue to defer sales tax payments for small- and medium-sized bars and restaurants. Eligible eating and drinking establishments will not be charged penalties or interest on … » more information -
Tax Deferral for Certain Business Taxes
The City of Chicago has extended due dates for tax payments, for the following City taxes: bottled water tax, checkout bag tax, amusement tax, hotel accommodation tax, restaurant tax, and parking tax. » more information -
Transportation Relief
In light of COVID-19, the City of Chicago has announced that it will delay the collection of ground transportation tax for taxicabs, ride-hail services, and other public passenger vehicle, through June 1. The city is also deferring collection of … » more information
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020 (the “Education Relief Act”) provides assistance to students and institutions of higher education impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. » more information -
Federal Student Loan Payment Suspension and Interest Waiver
To provide student borrowers greater financial flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Education has temporarily suspended the obligation to make payments for most federally-owned student loans. Additionally, the interest rate on … » more information -
Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD)
AABD provides cash benefits to people who are elderly, blind, or have a disability, and need money or medical care. These offerings were previously in place, and have not changed in response to COVID-19. » more information -
Arts for Illinois Relief Fund for Artists and Arts Organizations
In light of COVID-19, the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago, in partnership with philanthropic organizations, are offering grants to individual artists and arts organizations based in Illinois. Individual artists can apply for $1,500 … » more information -
Cashing Stimulus Checks for Illinoisans Without Bank Accounts
The Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation has announced options for unbanked Illinoisans to cash stimulus checks without incurring check cashing fees. Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Bank, Fifth Third, and First Midwest … » more information -
COVID-19 Hotline
Hotline to answer general questions about COVID-19. » more information -
Executive Order No. 2020-05 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 3): School Closures & Absences
In light of COVID-19, the Illinois Governor has closed all public and private K-12 schools for the remainder of the school year. He has ordered that related student absences will not contribute to calculation of “chronic absence,” and has suspended … » more information -
Executive Order No. 2020-08 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 6: Suspension of Expiration for Driver’s License & Vehicle Registrations
In light of COVID-19, the Illinois Governor has suspended the expiration of vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses, permits, and parking decals, and temporary and standard identification cards. » more information -
Help Illinois Families: Financial Assistance for Essential Services
The state of Illinois has announced $275 million in emergency relief for households impacted by COVID-19. Eligible Illinois residents and families can apply to receive assistance with food, rent, utilities, temporary shelter, medicine, and other … » more information -
Illinois Connected Communities Grant Program
The Illinois Connected Communities grant program will assist local governments, schools, and community organizations with building broadband capacity. Grantees will receive a best-practices curriculum, expert consultation, and funding for initial … » more information -
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services. These offerings were previously in place, and have not changed in response to COVID-19, but the deadline for application has … » more information -
Prioritized Essential Workers Child Care
In light of COVID-19, the children of prioritized essential workers are eligible to receive child care through the Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program. » more information -
Senior HelpLine
The Illinois Senior HelpLine connects Illinois seniors and their caregivers to services in their community. This program was previously in place, and has not changed in response to COVID-19 . » more information -
Suspension of Vehicle Repossession
In light of COVID-19, the Governor of Illinois has issued an executive order suspending the laws that permit repossession of vehicles for the duration of the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation. » more information -
Chicago Public Schools Remote Learning Plan
The Chicago Public Schools district has announced a pre-K-12 remote learning plan as part of its response to COVID-19. In-person instruction at Chicago Public Schools has been suspended for the rest of the school year. The remote learning plan will … » more information -
Chicago Resiliency Fund Payments for Households
The Chicago Resiliency Fund provides cash assistance of up to $1,000 per eligible household to support Chicagoans who were excluded from federal stimulus aid in response to COVID-19. Chicagoans can apply by calling one of the partner organizations … » more information -
Chicago: Free Housing for Refuge from Domestic Violence
In light of COVID-19, the City of Chicago has partnered with Airbnb to provide free shelter to those seeking domestic violence relief services. Chicago residents who are seeking to flee a violent situation (including domestic violence and human … » more information -
Chicago: One-Time Cleaning Service for Older Adults
Chicago’s Heavy-duty Chore Program is a one-time intensive cleaning service for adults 60 years and above, whose living conditions pose a threat to their health, safety, and well-being. This can include trash removal, window and appliance cleaning … » more information -
Chicago: Resources for People with Disabilities
Adults 59 years old and younger who have a disability can contact the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities to be assessed for their eligibility for in-home services, including case management, assistive devices, homemaker services, and home … » more information -
COVID-19 Hotline
Call center staffed to answer questions about COVID-19. » more information -
Senior Services Hotline
In light of COVID-19, the City of Chicago has created a hotline for residents to access the senior services that are available citywide, including public benefits assistance, respite service, and requests for home-delivered meals. » more information -
Temporary Suspension of Debt Collection for Debts Owed to the City of Chicago, Ticketing, & Towing
In response to COVID-19, the City of Chicago has temporarily suspended its debt collection practices for debts owed to the City of Chicago and non-safety related citations and impounds, as well as penalties for late payments. This relief includes a … » more information -
DuPage County, Illinois: COVID-19 Hotline
Hotline to answer general questions about COVID-19. » more information -
COVID-19 Hotline
Hotline to answer general questions about COVID-19. » more information -
Actors Fund Emergency Assistance
The Actors Fund is providing emergency financial assistance to professionals in the entertainment industry who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. By completing one application, individuals can apply for assistance from the Actors Fund … » more information -
Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
The Arts Administrators of Color Network is providing one-time grants of up to $200 to artists and arts administrators who have been financial impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. » more information -
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
To help address school closures resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has curated a list of free online learning resources, including a digital classroom for children who experience difficulty learning … » more information -
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
During the COVID-19 outbreak, The United States Bartenders Guild (USBG) National Charity Foundation is providing relief grants of $150 to $500 to bartenders, bar backs, bar servers, or other workers engaged in the service or preparation of alcoholic … » more information -
Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE)
COREgives is providing financial assistance to food and beverage service employees with children, who have either been diagnosed with COVID-19 or live with a family member who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The financial assistance is intended to … » more information -
Dramatist Guild Foundation Emergency Grants
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Dramatists Guild Foundation is providing one-time grants—typically ranging from $500 to $3,000—to members of professional writers group, playwrights, and musical theater composers and lyricists. » more information -
Financial Planning Association Pro Bono Financial Planning
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Financial Planning Association is providing a list of certified financial planners who are providing free financial guidance to underserved individuals. » more information
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