Cook County Emergency Home Repair Program

Cook County Department of Planning and Development

Waitlist Emergency Repair

About This Program

Provides emergency home repair grants to address immediate health and safety hazards for income-eligible Cook County homeowners. Covers critical systems including roofing, plumbing, electrical, and heating. This is a grant that does not require repayment.

Grant covers 100% of emergency repair costs up to maximum, no repayment

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Grant up to $15,000 for emergency repairs
  • Income at or below 80% AMI required
  • Must be owner-occupied in Cook County
  • Addresses immediate health/safety hazards
  • Currently on waitlist, check for reopening

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(312) 603-1044

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Waitlist currently in effect, check for reopening

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