Kane County has announced a new Homeless Prevention Program, with an application deadline of July 31, 2025. If you are facing financial difficulties, this program may be able to assist you with:
- Past-Due – Future Rent — Up to 12 months of past-due rent and up to 3 months forward.
- Past-Due Utilities — Up to 12 months of unpaid utility bills.
- Security Deposits — To help you secure stable housing.
To qualify, your income may not exceed 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), and you must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Option 1: Someone in your household shows a risk of homelessness or housing instability; or you currently live in unsafe or overcrowded living conditions (must be documented).
Option 2: Someone in your household has qualified for unemployment benefits and the household has experienced a reduction in income.
In addition to these eligibility requirements, applicants must currently rent in Kane County; an applicant must not have previously applied for this program; and an applicant cannot have received federal rental assistance for the same time period.
An application for this assistance can be found at: Kane County Homeless Prevention Program.