58 Rental & Utility Assistance Resources in Chicago, Illinois — Free Help & Counseling

58 verified rental & utility assistance resources in Chicago, Illinois. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.

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Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (312) 640-2127 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Affordable Housing Centers Of America, Foreclosure Prevention Call Center — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (312) 235-4991 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Agora CDC — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 483-3888 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Agora Community Services Corporation, Nfp — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 483-3888 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Association House — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 722-7170 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 523-7110 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Center For Changing Lives — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 342-1751 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Chicago Heights Community Service Center — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago Heights, Illinois — (708) 754-4575 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Chicago Housing Authority — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (312) 742-8500 — Public Housing Authority (PHA) chartered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to administer federal rental-assistance programs in this jurisdic
Chicago Urban League — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 285-1500 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Chinese American Service League — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (312) 791-0418 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Community And Economic Development Association Of Cook County INC. — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (312) 782-2332 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Community And Economic Development Association Of Cook County INC. (duplicate To 80105) — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (312) 795-8962 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Community Help Center Dba Muslim Women Resource Center — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 764-1686 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Genesis Housing Development Corporation — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 994-6670 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Greater Southwest Development Corporation — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 735-6727 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Greenpath Financial Wellness — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (888) 860-4167 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Hana Center — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 583-5501 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Housing Action Illinois — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (312) 939-6074 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Housing Authority Cook County — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (312) 542-4721 — Public Housing Authority (PHA) chartered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to administer federal rental-assistance programs in this jurisdic
Housing Authority Of The City Of North Chicago, Il — Rental & Utility Assistance in North Chicago, Illinois — (847) 223-1170 — Public Housing Authority (PHA) chartered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to administer federal rental-assistance programs in this jurisdic
Illinois Housing Development Authority — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (312) 836-5200 — Public Housing Authority (PHA) chartered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to administer federal rental-assistance programs in this jurisdic
Kingdom Community, INC — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 379-0077 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Latin United Community Housing Association — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (773) 276-5338 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Leadership Council For Metropolitan Open Comm — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chicago, Illinois — (312) 341-5678 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,

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Frequently asked questions

How many rental & utility assistance resources are available in Chicago, Illinois?

OneClickMentalHealth lists verified rental & utility assistance resources across Chicago, Illinois. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.

Are these rental & utility assistance services free?

Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.

How do I know if I'm eligible?

Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.

Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?

Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.

Can I get help in a language other than English?

Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).

In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.