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Commissioner Jessica Vásquez, Cook County Board (8th District)

2934 N Milwaukee Ave Unit C, Chicago, IL 60618

(312) 603-6386

** Offers assistance with tax exemptions, tax appeals, and more

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Cook County Treasurer's Office 

118 North Clark Street, Room 112
Chicago, Illinois 60602
(312) 443-5100

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Northwest Center

5233 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

(773) 283-3888

** Provides foreclosure prevention, LIHEAP & Benefits Enrollment, First-Time Home Buying counseling, and much more

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Veterans Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County

Headquarter Office
1100 S. Hamilton C-O11 (Lower Level), Chicago, Illinois 60612

Phone: (312) 433-6010

**​Financial assistance for veterans for emergency aid for rent, utilities, transportation, and food

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Utility Assistance – CEDA

567 W. Lake Street, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60661

(312) 782-CEDA (2332)

inquiry@cedaorg.net

**utility assistance 

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Shared Cost Sidewalk Program

The 2026 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program was opened for applications on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 6:00 a.m.

to 10:00 p.m. Stay tuned for an update in January 2027.

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**Residents can apply to the program by using the 311 app, calling 311, or visiting the ward office.

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Housing and Home Modification – City of Chicago’s Office for People with Disabilities 

 (312) 743-5767 or e-mail MOPDHomeMod@cityofchicago.org

** housing and home modifications for people with disabilities ​

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Home Repair Program (Formerly known as the Roof and Porch Repair Program) City of Chicago 

More information will be released later in 2026

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Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program

**The Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral program is a tax-relief program that works like a loan. It allows qualified seniors to defer a maximum of $7,500 per tax year (this includes 1st and 2nd installments) on their primary home​

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