Cook County homeowners who have faced significant property tax increases in recent years may be eligible for $1,000 in one-time financial assistance through the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Own and occupy the property as their primary residence.
- Have a total household income at or below 100% of the Cook County Area Median Income (AMI).
- Have a property tax bill that increased by at least 50% in any of the 2021, 2022 or 2023 tax years.
Applications are open now through October 10, 2025.
 Si es propietario de una vivienda en el Condado de Cook y ha experimentado aumentos significativos en el impuesto a la propiedad, puede calificar para recibir $1,000 en asistencia por única vez.
Requisitos de elegibilidad:
- Debe ser propietario de su vivienda y ocupar la propiedad como residencia principal.
- El ingreso total de su hogar debe ser igual o inferior al 100% del Ingreso Medio del Área (AMI, por sus siglas en inglés) del Condado de Cook.
- Su factura de impuestos a la propiedad debe haber aumentado al menos un 50% en cualquiera de los años fiscales 2021, 2022 o 2023
Presente su solicitud ahora hasta el 10 de octubre – los fondos son limitados.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP is now open for priority filing. CEDA Energy Services is here to assist income-eligible households in Cook County with utility bill assistance for heating and electricity.
Current priority eligibility includes:
- Older adults (60+)
- Person(s) with a disability
- Families with children age 5 & under
- Households that are disconnected or in imminent disconnection status
All income-eligible households can apply starting November 1, 202.
Visit CEDAorg.net/Bills to learn how to apply or call (800) 571-2332.
Flyers are available in English and Spanish — please share them with loved ones and community members who may benefit.
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