06/24/2026
Are you a Chicago resident in housing now but at risk of becoming homeless due to eviction, loss of income or other emergency?
You may be eligible for help from the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services’ Rental Assistance Program (RAP).
RAP helps Chicagoans who have housing right now, but who may become homeless soon because they have lost income or had another eligible emergency which prevents them from paying rent.
Help for families who are eligible may include:
- Payment of future rent or rent in arrears to prevent eviction
- Security deposits in cases of fire, flood, foreclosure, domestic violence or court-ordered eviction
The RAP application process is open now.
To learn more about the program and find the link to apply, visit https://zurl.co/OftR7.
For more financial assistance resources, visit our online Resource Directory at https://zurl.co/ABTjQ .