Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund is now open

Cook County homeowners who’ve faced significant property tax increases in recent years may be eligible for $1,000 in one-time financial assistance through the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund.

To qualify, applicants must:

• Own and occupy the property as your primary residence. 
• Have a total household income at or below 100% of the Cook County Area Median Income (AMI).  
• Have a property tax bill that has increased by at least 50% in any of the 2021, 2022 or 2023 tax years. 

 

Residents must apply by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2025, by visiting hrf.cookcountyil.gov. Learn more at the Cook County website.