The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) is a state initiative designed to provide financial assistance to tenants and landlords involved in eviction proceedings due to nonpayment of rent. Administered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the program aims to prevent evictions and promote housing stability across the state.

As noted on the Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program website (https://www.illinoishousinghelp.org/cbrap): “The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program will stop accepting new applications beginning at 6:59 p.m. (CDT) on Friday, June 6. Applications submitted before that deadline will be reviewed. A complete application is not a guarantee of funding.”

Key Features of the Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP)

  • The program is currently limited to cases already in court.
  • Covers unpaid rent, plus up to 2 months of future rent, and court costs up to $500, but the total award will be capped at $15,000.
  • To receive the grant, landlords must agree to dismiss any ongoing eviction proceedings against the tenant.
  • The eviction must be dismissed with prejudice, meaning any remaining delinquent amount not covered by the rental assistance must be written off.
  • All late fees, other penalties, and attorney’s fees must be written off.

For more detailed information, you can visit the official IHDA page on the program here: https://www.ihda.org/about-ihda/cbrap/

 

Legal Resource

KSN strongly encourages Illinois landlords to request court costs from our law firm before submitting the CBRAP application. Landlord can also log into KSN’s client portal (CSO) and run the Fees & Expense Report to see the total amount of costs with an itemized breakdown for each particular matter.

Contact our law firm if you have questions about this update or other landlord/tenant legal questions.

You can reach KSN by calling 855-537-0500 or visiting our website at www.ksnlaw.com.

Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations. Additionally, we represent clients in real estate transactions, collections, landlord/tenant issues, and property tax appeals. We represent thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

 

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