City of Chicago Department of Housing, Chicago Renting Right

Chicago Renting Right is brought to you by the Department of Housing’s Advisory Committee for Renting Right. The Advisory Committee comprises community-based organizations that provide support and resources to Chicago renters and landlords. Chicago Renting Right is the landing page for Chicago renters and landlords to know their rights and responsibilities under Chicago law and learn about valuable resources to promote housing stability.

The City of Chicago's Department of Housing will be accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Advisory Committee on Renting Right (ACRR) from Monday, January 13 until Friday, January 24 at 11:59 PM. You can access the application here.

.cds-accordion-title {
width:90%;
}

.cds-accordion-toggle .cds-accordion-icon::after {
font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free";
content: "\f068";
font-weight: 900;
color:#626668;
}

.cds-accordion-toggle.collapsed .cds-accordion-icon::after {
content: "\f067";

}

.cds-accordion-toggle {
outline:0px !important;
}

a.cds-accordion-toggle {
text-decoration:none !important;
}

a.cds-accordion-toggle .cds-accordion-title:hover {
text-decoration:underline;
}

a.cds-accordion-toggle:focus {
outline: 0.3rem dashed #0075bb !important;
}

Understand Your Rights and Responsibilities

Know the rights and duties of tenants and landlords under Chicago law

Learn how much notice must be given in advance of rent hikes and lease non-renewals

Review landlord obligations relating to the City's Heat Ordinance

Review landlord obligations relating to the City's new Cooling Ordinance

Helping Get Rent Paid on Time

Rental subsidy programs that offer financial assistance to low-income tenants

Rental assistance to help prevent homelessness

Navigate the Eviction Process

Available resources if you're facing eviction