Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund

The Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund is a $15 million program assisting households that have experienced a substantial increase on their property tax bills in recent years.

Under the direction of the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund is providing one-time payments of $1,000 to eligible households.

The application portal was open from Sept. 29, 2025-Oct. 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT.

The application process was conducted in two phases to help the County ensure that relief goes to eligible households while reducing the burden on applicants and simplifying documentation needs. 

View full program overview and eligibility checklist.

For more information on the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, contact our support team at:

• Phone/text (Ieave voicemail): 708-834-7895
• Email: support@hrfcookcountyil.aidkit.org

Other resources available

While the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund is a limited-time program serving about 14,000 households, Cook County remains committed to finding new ways to support residents and provide relief to families facing financial hardship. 

Other resources available to residents include:

• Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt, which offers free legal help for foreclosure and consumer debt issues
• 211 Metro Chicago, which is a 24/7 helpline connecting the public to resources associated with housing, utility payments and more
• The Cook County Treasurer's Office, which offers:
  • A property tax overview that can be used to check key information on your property, including property tax exemptions in place
    • For more information on property tax exemptions, visit the Cook County Assessor's Office website. (NOTE: The filing period for tax year 2025 exemptions is now open, and Certificates of Error are available for tax years 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021.)
      • Have questions on property tax exemptions? Contact the Cook County Assessor's Office. 
  • A payment plan calculator to assist with delinquent property taxes

Questions?

For more information on the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, contact our support team at:

• Phone/text (Ieave voicemail): 708-834-7895
• Email: support@hrfcookcountyil.aidkit.org

For media inquiries, email:

Maria Phelan, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development deputy director of communications

maria.phelan2@cookcountyil.gov

Kyle Garmes, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development public relations specialist

kyle.garmes@cookcountyil.gov