Health and Human Services
3/31/22 News Alert – Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund
Applications open on Monday, April 11 and will be accepted until Tuesday, May 31
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund will provide a total of $309 million in mortgage assistance for those homeowners impacted by COVID-19. Eligible households may apply for up to $30,000 in free assistance to pay past due mortgage payments, property taxes, property insurance and delinquent homeowner and/or condo association fees. Homeowners in need of assistance will find more information on the program eligibility and how to apply at www.IllinoisHousingHelp.org.
Resources
211 Lake County Assistance – 211 offers confidential assistance and connections to a huge variety of services. You may also connect to 211 Lake County by dialing 211 or by texting your zip code to 898211
Additional resources:
- Vernon Township – South of Route 60
- Libertyville Township – North of Route 60
- Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Lake County
- Local Food Pantries
- Sue's Food Pantry
- Utility Bill Assistance
- Lake County Foreclosure Information
- Federal Trade Commission: Choosing a Credit Counselor
- Illinois Department on Aging
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Lake County Health Department
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (cdc.gov)
- Medicare (medicare.gov)
- Social Security Administration (ssa.gov)
- Local Health Care Providers/Pharmacies
- The Living Room Wellness Center
- National Institute of Health Suicide Crisis Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255)
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Resources (800-662-4357)
- Illinois Helpline - HelpLineIL.org (call 833-234-6343 or text "HELP" to 833234)
- Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County
- Midwest Veterans Closet
This list is provided as a suggestion of resources. With all information, please verify sources as the Village cannot be responsible for the content of other organizations' websites. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please call 911.