Here's how Illinois residents impacted by COVID-19 can get help with their rent

Here's how Illinois residents impacted by COVID-19 can get help with their rent

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New help is here for people in illinois who are struggling with rent.

Today, governor j-b pritzker announced an emergency rental assistance program.

It's open to residents who have faced hardships due to covid-19.

"150"-million-dollars is available.

Grants of "5"-thousand-dollars can be use to pay back-owed, current, or future rent.

You can apply through august 21st.

However, the deadline could be moved up if there's overwhelming interest.

You must not make more than "80"-percent of the area median income before march.

An adult in your house must have lost income as a result of the pandemic.

The governor says this is important..

Because many people are struggling to make rent right now.

/////// ////// that's 1 in 3 of our neighbors who are struggling to maintain one of our most basic needs.

An unacceptable reality for far too many.

////// later this month, illinois is launching "mortgage help" fo homeowners.

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