Housing Assistance

The Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency (NICAA) provides housing stability support for residents of Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties who are at risk of eviction or losing essential services.

Through federal and state funding, we help local households with rent, mortgage, or utility payments to prevent homelessness.

• Rent or mortgage assistance
• Utility and water bill assistance
• Eviction prevention and homelessness support

Who Qualifies

To qualify for housing assistance, applicants must:

• Live in Stephenson or Jo Daviess County
• Be behind on rent, mortgage, or utility bills
• Face a risk of eviction, foreclosure, or loss of essential utilities due to financial hardship
• Meet income eligibility guidelines for the specific program

Assistance is not guaranteed and is based on available funding.

Priority may be given to households with children, seniors, or individuals with disabilities.

Fraud Notice

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) does not provide direct grants to individuals and never charges a fee for applications or funding.

If you receive a message offering a CSBG grant or requesting payment, report it immediately to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477.

For more information, please visit the official Grants.gov resource on scams:
Grant-Related Scams | GRANTS.GOV