Deadline is Extended to Apply for Cook County COVID-19 Recovery: Rental Assistance

The COVID 19 Rental Assistance Application Timeline has been extended to August 24th at 4:00pm., due to the recent weather scenarios that left portions of the County's residents without power and other services for an extended period.

The portal for the application was scheduled to close today, Tuesday, at 9 pm. All support systems, including email and phone replies, will remain in effect until the extended deadline.

Application

View eligibility and Frequently Asked Questions, please go here: English, Polish and Spanish. 

If you have questions, please email: COVIDregistration@thehacc.org

Sign up to learn how to access: rent, mortgage, food, utility, emergency cash assistance, small business, manufacturing and job training programs.

Resources

Returning to work guidelines:

• Guidelines for Reopening Businesses and Returning to Work (Phase 4)
• Questions leaders should ask themselves: Checklists for Reopening Business After COVID-19

General forms:

• Health Services / Human Resources Posting
• Customizable Workplace Flyer
• Standardized Employee Screening Questionnaire

Need help procuring PPE for your business:

• Illinois Manufacturing Association's Manufacturing Sourcing Center 

Bureau of Economic Development

69 W Washington, Suite 2900 | Chicago, IL 60602 | Phone: (312) 603-1000

Mission - The Bureau of Economic Development's mission is to lead and promote equitable economic growth and community development.

Values

Equity. Engagement. Excellence.
Learn more about Vital Communities, our strategic plan for economic development, with the Policy Roadmap: Five-Year Strategic Plan for Offices Under the President.