Chicago Area Housing Website

Please note: CMAP is not a housing assistance agency and does not offer housing assistance programs.
The following information is provided as a public service only.
If you are in need of housing assistance, please call your city or county government for more information.

Frequently-asked questions for Seniors


- For SENIORS -

General information [ more links like this ]
	I am a senior in need of home improvements, where can I find information?
	I am looking for information on reverse mortages
	What financial risks should I look out for?
	Where can I find agencies or organizations that offer senior assistance?
	Where can I find general information on aging?
	Who can I contact to find available programs for seniors?

Rights and Responsibilities [ more links like this ]
	What are my rights as a senior?	'Rental Housing'

Useful links for Seniors


Advocacy, Social Activism, Social Issues [ more links like this ]
	AARP
	National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
	Suburban Area Agency on Aging

Data resources and GIS maps [ more links like this ]
	Chicago Crime Data
	City of Chicago- Citizen ICAM
	City of Chicago: Find your Ward or Alderman
	Cook County Assessor

Information and assistance for the general public [ more links like this ]
	City of Chicago Department of Housing -- Information for Seniors
	City of Chicago Department on Aging- Senior Centers
	IllinoisLawHelp.org (Illinois Technology Center)	'Fair Housing'
	Long Term Care Resources
	National Shared Housing Resource Center	'Affordable Housing' 'Rental Housing'
	SeniorResource.com
	The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Support Center	'Fair Housing'
	U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development- HUD	'Affordable Housing' 'Public Housing' 'Predatory Lending' 'Fair Housing' 'Urban Sprawl' 'Subsidized Housing' 'Employer-Assisted Housing' 'Rental Housing' 'Housing Market' 'Zoning' 'Cooperatives' 'Mixed-income housing' 'Real Estate Development'

Non-Profit and community-based organizations (excluding nbhd.groups) [ more links like this ]
	Chicago Commons Association

Public Agencies and Governmental Entities (Chicago region) [ more links like this ]
	Chicago Department of Housing	'Affordable Housing' 'Public Housing' 'Predatory Lending' 'Fair Housing' 'Subsidized Housing' 'Employer-Assisted Housing' 'Rental Housing' 'Housing Market' 'Cooperatives' 'Mixed-income housing' 'Real Estate Development'
	City of Chicago
	DuPage County Official Website
	Illinois Department of Public Aid
	Kane County Official website
	Lake County Official Website
	McHenry County
	State of Illinois Official Website
	Will County Official Site

Assistance Programs for Seniors

Program category
Assistance for Disabled Persons
- Circuit Breaker Law- Tax Relief for persons w/ disabilities
Assistance for Homeowners
- DuPage Shared Housing Program
- Village of Arlington Heights- Single-Family Rehabilitation L
Assistance for Low-Income Households
- Schaumburg: Services and Assistance for Low Income Residents
Assistance for Seniors
- Arlington Heights- Shared Housing Program
- Aurora- Senior Citizen/Disabled Home Security Grant Program
- Chicago HRAIL- Home Repairs for Accessible and Independent L
- Cook County Senior Citizen Exemption
- DuPage County- Senior Services
- DuPage HOPE for Seniors Program ( Home Ownership Preservatio
- DuPage Shared Housing Program
- HUD- Home Equity Conversion Mortages
- Home Sharing Programs
- Illinois Department of Aging Caregiver Support Program
- Illinois Department of Aging Choices for Care Program
- Illinois Department of Aging Community Care Program
- Illinois Department of Aging Companion Services
- Illinois Department of Aging Homemaker Services
- Illinois Department of Aging Information and Assistance Serv
- Illinois Department of Aging Limited English Speaking Elderl
- Illinois Department of Aging Money Management Services
- Illinois Department of Aging Nutrition Program
- Illinois Department of Aging Outreach Services
- Illinois Department of Aging Prevention of Spousal Impoveris
- Illinois Department of Aging Residential Repair & Rennovatio
- Illinois Department of Aging Senior Centers
- Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Exemption
- Village of Arlington Heights- Shared Housing Program
Emergency Housing Assistance
- Chicago Emergency Housing Assistance Program
Energy assistance, home weatherization
- Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP)
- Low-Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Targeted programs for specific areas or buildings
- Chicago Historic Bungalow Initiative