The Illinois REALTORS® Relief Foundation, in partnership with the Illinois REALTORS® and the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, is offering up to $500 in housing relief for homeowners and renters in Cook County impacted by the July and August 2025 floods.
Donor Name: Illinois REALTORS® Relief Foundation
State: Illinois
County: Cook County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/15/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
These back-to-back storms caused widespread destruction, damaging homes, displacing families and leaving thousands of residents with significant property loss.
Types of Assistance
- Eligible applicants may receive help with one of the following:
- Mortgage payments for a damaged primary residence
- Temporary rent due to displacement
- Unreimbursed home losses such as insurance deductibles or uncovered damage
- Assistance is for housing relief only. Vehicle expenses (purchase, rental, repair or mileage) are not eligible.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must:
- Be a full-time Cook County resident
- Be a U.S. citizen or legally admitted for residence in the U.S. Proof of Residency (ie. driver’s license or other governmental documentation evidencing residency).
- To be considered, you must provide the following:
- Proof of Residency (ie. driver’s license or other governmental documentation evidencing residency)
- Copy of Mortgage Statement or Mortgage Payment Coupon or Rent Statement or Lease Agreement or replacement estimate, insurance estimate (i.e. Documentation for the grant request)
- Photos Showing Damage
- One of the following is required to show proof of damage to your primary residence:
- Insurance summary page
- Copies of Written Claims, Settlement Proceeds or Claim Status Reports
- Copies of Repair Estimates from contractors.
For more information, visit Illinois REALTORS® Relief Foundation.
