Rental help available in Kane Co.

Low-income households in Kane County may be eligible for rental assistance under a new three-year program funded by the Illinois Housing Development Authority and operated by four different agencies in Kane County. A total of 22 apartment units (nine in Southern Kane, four in Central Kane and nine in Northern Kane County) have been earmarked for participation in the program.

To qualify, households must fall within extremely or severely low income limits as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These annual income limits range from $15,840 for a household of one person to $29,850 for a household of eight. Households must have a stable income to pay a portion of the rent, satisfactorily complete the application process and abide by lease rules and riders. Other conditions apply. More detail may be found in the brochure, "Rental Support Program for Kane County," posted on the following Web sites: lazarushouseonline.com, hesedhouse.org, eckercenter.org, or the-association.org .

People wishing to apply for a unit, are encouraged to contact the agency in their area for an application as soon as possible as the number of slots is very limited:

• Northern Kane County: Association for Individual Development, (847) 931-6283 or Ecker Center for Mental Health, (847) 695-0484;

• Central Kane County: Lazarus House, (630) 587-5872;

• Southern Kane County: Association for Individual Development, (630) 966-4449 or Public Action to Deliver Shelter, (630) 897-2165.