Homeless Prevention Services: Rent, Mortgage and Utility Assistance

At Lazarus House, our goal is to reach out into our community and help people before they become homeless, so they can stay in their homes and get back on their feet. For people who have previously been homeless, we help them re-integrate back into the community with independence and dignity.

We have access to limited grant funding that allows us to provide assistance with rent, mortgage and utilities. To receive help, funds must be available and individuals must qualify according to grant requirements. Within certain programs, case management services and life skill classes are offered.

We serve residents of Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and western rural Kane County by residential address.
Click here to see a map of our service area.

If you need help, please call us at 630.587.5872 to inquire about our programs.

Types of Programs We Administer

These specific programs are based on federal, state or local guidelines and funding availability.

• Emergency/one-time rent, mortgage or utility assistance
• Ongoing rent subsidies for very low/extremely low income households
• Permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless with a disabling condition
• Short- to medium-term rental assistance (income eligibility and length of assistance strictly defined)

Funding Sources & Qualifications

How to Apply for Assistance

The first step is to call Lazarus House at 630.587.5872 or email info@lazarushouse.net, and ask to speak with a Homeless Prevention Services staff member.

We can help you determine which, if any, programs you might quality for and the type of assistance you might be eligible to receive. We can also provide referrals to other community resources if needed, as well as personal budgeting assistance for program recipients.

Typically, eligibility is determined by several factors, such as your household income level, the number of individuals in your household, stability of your income, age, disability and citizenship status.

You will be required to provide documentation to verify your identity, income and housing status (for example: birth certificates, tax returns, names and addresses of employers, landlords, banks, etc.).