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Who Can Use Our Services? South Suburban Residents Only - Must reside within these Suburban Cook County cities.

Household Gross Income

Household Size & Income Not To Exceed

1 – Yearly Gross Income $43,740

2 – Yearly Gross Income $59,160

3 – Yearly Gross Income $74,580

4 – Yearly Gross Income $90,000

5 – Yearly Gross Income $105,420

6 – Yearly Gross Income $120,840

7 – Yearly Gross Income $136,260

8 – Yearly Gross Income $151,680

9 – Yearly Gross Income $167,100

10 – Yearly Gross Income $182,520

For households with more than 10 people, add $1,285 for each additional person. 

To qualify for the program, people must reside within the boundaries of Cook County South Suburbs. They must also be between the ages of 19 and 64. They should also fit the income requirements and be ineligible for several Medicaid categories.

Please contact our organization directly to find out more details and to find out if they qualify for any particular services or programs.

Applicant’s Responsibility

Every applicant for General Assistance must, at the time of application, furnish complete and accurate information concerning income, proof of residency, any means of support and any assets.

All applicants will be required to apply for food stamps.

Applicants who are applying for Social Security Disability will be required to show proof  of the application.

Any changes in an applicant’s situation must be reported to our Office within 5 day’s.

Terminated Employment / Job Services

If you voluntarily leave your job without just cause you may not apply for General Assistance for 30 days from the date of termination. You are also required to maintain current registration with the Illinois Job Service.

Client’s Responsibility

Client must report any change in residence, income, assets, and/or family size within five(5) working days of the change. Notification can be made to our office by letter, phone, or in person.

Client not reporting changes in income, assets, family size, residency or receiving more aid than they are entitled to are required by law to pay back a sum of money up to, but not to exceed, the entire amount of excess assistance paid by the Township.

Clients must keep all appointments and fulfill all requirements, sign all necessary forms.

Failure to do so will result in termination for non-cooperation.

General Assistance Checklist

Please be prepared to include the following documents (if applicable) with your general assistance application. 

• Completed and Signed Application
•  Drivers License or State ID for All Household Members
•  Social Security Card for All Household Members
•  Birth Certificate for Children
•  Home Mortgage Statement
•  Lease Agreement
•  5 Day Notice, Rental Payment Ledger or Statement from Landlord Indicating the Amount of Rent and Date of Your Last Payment.
•  Paystubs (last 60 days)
•  Award Letter (SSI, SSDI, SSA, Veterans, etc.)
•  Bank Account (Savings & Checking) Last Six Months
•  Medical – Doctor Statement Stating Illness or Injury
•  Proof you have applied for Unemployment Benefits
•  Illinois Job Link Profile Page
•  SNAP, Medicaid, and T.A.N.F Benefit Award Letter
•  Current Nicor Bill (Including Shut Off Notice)
•  Current ComEd Bill (Including Shut Off Notice)