Housing

Next Steps

Apply for Housing Assistance

To apply for Section 8 housing programs, Public Housing, or HOPWA:

If you are a Native American, you may qualify for additional housing programs. Learn more at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Eastern/Woodlands Office of Native American Programs (EWONAP).

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Learn more about housing programs in Illinois:

For help finding housing while experiencing homelessness:

Find apartments with affordable rents:

If you are having trouble paying your mortgage, get help:

Get legal advice if you have any concerns:

Learn about options for moving from a care facility into housing in the community:

Ticket to Work

Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program helps people with disabilities who get Social Security benefits re-enter the workforce and become more independent. The Ticket to Work Program offers free access to employment-related services, such as training, transportation, and vocational rehabilitation. You can call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).

Get Help with Your Benefits

A trained benefits expert can help you understand your benefits programs. Exactly who you need to contact depends on your situation and the benefits you get.

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