1. Illinois Housing Development Authority — Free
Affordable housing and rental assistance.
(312) 836-5200 · 111 E Wacker Dr Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60601 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
Best Housing & Financial in Illinois — 15 verified resources
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2. Chicago Housing Authority — Free
Public housing and vouchers for low-income families.
(312) 742-8500 · 60 E Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
3. Salvation Army Illinois — Emergency Aid — Free
Emergency rent and utility assistance.
(800) 725-2769 · Multiple locations statewide · Mon-Fri 9am-4pm · Visit Website
4. Catholic Charities of Chicago — Emergency Aid — Free
Help with rent, utilities, and basic needs.
(312) 655-7700 · 721 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
5. Habitat for Humanity Chicago — Free
Affordable homeownership.
(312) 563-0296 · 20 N Upper Wacker Dr Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60606 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
6. Community Action Agencies — Illinois — Free
Housing and financial assistance statewide.
(217) 789-0125 · Statewide network · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
7. United Way of Metro Chicago — Financial Stability — Free
Financial coaching and emergency assistance.
211 · Chicago, IL · 24/7 via 211 · Visit Website
8. HUD.gov — Find Local Office — Free
Federal housing assistance hub. Section 8, public housing, homeless services, and HUD office locator for every state.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
9. HUD Homeless Resources — Free
Federal homeless assistance programs and Continuum of Care contacts in every community.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
10. LIHEAP — Energy Assistance — Free
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program — help with heating, cooling, and weatherization in every state.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
11. Salvation Army — Find Help — Free
Emergency shelter, rent assistance, food, utilities, and transitional housing in nearly every US community.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
12. Catholic Charities USA — Free
Emergency assistance, housing, food, and family support — local agency in nearly every diocese nationwide.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
13. United Way Worldwide — Free
Local United Ways provide housing assistance, food, financial coaching and 211 referrals.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
14. Habitat for Humanity — Free
Affordable homeownership opportunities for working families in every state.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
15. Family Promise — Free
National network helping homeless families achieve sustainable independence through community-based programs.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
Frequently Asked
- How many housing & financial resources are in Illinois?
- Women's Corner tracks 15 verified housing & financial resources for women in Illinois.
- Are housing & financial resources in Illinois free?
- 15 of the 15 listed housing & financial resources in Illinois are explicitly free or low-cost.
- Which cities in Illinois have housing & financial resources?
- Listings span cities including Chicago.
- What are some examples of housing & financial resources in Illinois?
- Featured entries include Illinois Housing Development Authority, Chicago Housing Authority, Salvation Army Illinois — Emergency Aid, Catholic Charities of Chicago — Emergency Aid, Habitat for Humanity Chicago.
- Do these listings include phone numbers?
- 7 of 15 Illinois housing & financial listings include verified phone numbers.