$6,500 Housing Bonus Available—Who Qualifies and How to Apply?

Alberta Waelchi Sr.
Published Mar 17, 2025

$6,500 Housing Bonus Available—Who Qualifies and How to Apply?

The state of Illinois has launched a $6,500 financial assistance program to support families without stable housing.

This one-time rental bonus is aimed at helping families secure stable housing amid rising rent prices.

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Who Qualifies?

To be eligible for the $6,500 housing bonus, families must meet these requirements:

  1. No permanent housing in Illinois
  2. At least one child enrolled in the Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS) program before December 9, 2024
  3. Participation in state assistance programs (SNAP, TANF, or food assistance) before March 9, 2025
  4. Residence in one of the following counties:
  • Cook
  • Kane
  • Lake
  • Peoria
  • St. Clair
  • Will
  • Sangamon

How to Apply?

Eligible families must complete the registration form on the official Illinois Stability Investment for Family Housing program website.

For more information:

  • Phone: +1 (855) 701-5552
  • Email: sifh3support@givedirectly.org

This initiative aims to provide financial relief and help families secure stable living conditions, ensuring children can grow up in safe, supportive environments.

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