Late this past fall, the State of Illinois provided $75 million to restart funding for the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP). Any tenant can apply for assistance under this program, if they have a pending eviction due to the nonpayment of their rent. For those who qualify, CBRAP provides emergency rental payments of up to $15,000 that can be applied to past due rent, as well as up to $500 for court costs, and up to two months of future rent to prevent eviction. This renewed program is expected to serve nearly 9,000 Illinois households before funds run out. More information on this program can be found here: CBRAP