257 Rental & Utility Assistance Resources in Illinois — Free Help & Counseling

257 verified rental & utility assistance resources in 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,
Affordable Housing Corporation Of Lake County — Rental & Utility Assistance in Libertyville, Illinois — (847) 263-7478 — 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,
Alexander County Housing Authority — Rental & Utility Assistance in Cairo, Illinois — (618) 734-1910 — Public Housing Authority (PHA) chartered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to administer federal rental-assistance programs in this jurisdic
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,
Bureau County Housing Authority — Rental & Utility Assistance in Princeton, Illinois — (815) 879-8106 — Public Housing Authority (PHA) chartered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to administer federal rental-assistance programs in this jurisdic
C.e.f.s. - Christian County Outreach — Rental & Utility Assistance in Taylorville, Illinois — (217) 824-4712 — 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,
C.e.f.s. Clay County Outreach Office — Rental & Utility Assistance in Flora, Illinois — (618) 662-4024 — 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,
C.e.f.s. Economic Opportunity Corporation — Rental & Utility Assistance in Effingham, Illinois — (217) 342-2193 — 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,
C.e.f.s. Effingham County Outreach Office — Rental & Utility Assistance in Effingham, Illinois — (217) 347-7514 — 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,
C.e.f.s. Fayette County Outreach Office — Rental & Utility Assistance in Vandalia, Illinois — (618) 283-2631 — 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,
C.e.f.s. Montgomery County Outreach Office — Rental & Utility Assistance in Taylor Springs, Illinois — (217) 532-5971 — 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,
C.e.f.s. Moultrie County Outreach Office — Rental & Utility Assistance in Sullivan, Illinois — (217) 728-7721 — 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,
C.e.f.s. Shelby County Outreach Office — Rental & Utility Assistance in Shelbyville, Illinois — (217) 774-4541 — 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,
Carroll County Housing Authority — Rental & Utility Assistance in Savanna, Illinois — (815) 273-7081 — Public Housing Authority (PHA) chartered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to administer federal rental-assistance programs in this jurisdic
Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Chicago, Lake County Services — Rental & Utility Assistance in Waukegan, Illinois — (847) 782-4165 — 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,
Cccs Of Elgin — Rental & Utility Assistance in Hoffman Estates, Illinois — (847) 931-1260 — 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,
Cccs Of Elgin — Rental & Utility Assistance in Elgin, Illinois — (847) 695-3680 — 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,
Cccs Of Elgin (Streamwood) — Rental & Utility Assistance in Streamwood, Illinois — (847) 695-3680 — 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,
Cccs Of Greater Chicago, A Division Of Mmi — Rental & Utility Assistance in Rockford, Illinois — (866) 232-9080 — 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,
Cccs Of Mchenry County — Rental & Utility Assistance in Mchenry, Illinois — (815) 338-5757 — 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,
Cccs Of Saint Louis — Rental & Utility Assistance in Quincy, Illinois — (217) 222-0621 — 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 Illinois?

OneClickMentalHealth lists verified rental & utility assistance resources across 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.