LAKE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Lake County, Illinois renters and homeowners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for a new financial assistance program to help pay for rent, gas and electric bills.
The Lake County COVID Housing Relief Program provides help for up to three months.
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Qualifying residents must have recently lost income or a job because of the pandemic, or had a large unexpected medical cost.
The program is funded by the Lake County Board, using federal dollars the county received through the federal CARES Act.
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The board allocated $5 million of the $121.5 million received for utility bill and rental assistance.