Program Description
Housing Our Own Wilmette is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing financial assistance to eligible Wilmette residents to help maintain stable housing within the Wilmette community. To help defray the cost of living in Wilmette, our assistance program provides the following financial assistance to those most in need:
- Rental Assistance: Up to $300 per month
- Property Tax Assistance: Up to $1,800 per year
Program Eligibility
To qualify, applications must meet the following:
- Age 62 or older or an individual with a documented permanent disability
- Resident of Wilmette for at least one year
- Responsible for rent or property tax payments
- Occupy residence at least nine months out of the year
- Not receiving other housing subsidies
Financial Eligibility
Financial eligibility is based on 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, as published annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Maximum Gross Annual Income cannot exceed the following:
- $37,650 for a household of one
- $51,100 for a household of two
- $$64,550 for a household of three
- $78,000 or more for a household of four or more
Total Net Worth (not including personal vehicles, primary residence, or retirement accounts) cannot exceed the following:
- $37,650 for a household of one
- $51,100 for a household of two
- $64,550 for a household of three
- $78,000 or more for a household of four or more
Required Documentation
Applicants who are currently approved for Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or the New Trier Township Financial Assistance Program may satisfy the financial eligibility requirements by providing proof of their current enrollment in one of these programs. In these cases, additional income and asset documentation is generally not required unless requested by Housing Our Own Wilmette.
For applications for rental assistance, please provide the following:
- A copy of your current apartment lease
- Most recent tax returns
- Social Security Statement (if applicable)
- Pension Statement (if applicable)
- Last two pay stubs (if applicable)
- Last two months of bank statements
- Current liability statements
- Most recent statements for any other asset (if applicable)
- Copy of state ID or driver’s license
- Evidence of eligibility in the New Trier Township Financial Services Program (if applicable)
For applications for property tax assistance, please provide the following:
- A copy of your most recent Cook County Property Tax Statement
For individuals with permanent disabilities, please provide the following:
- A copy of your current apartment lease
- Most recent tax returns
- Social Security Disability Award (if applicable, if pending, show status of application).
- Copy of Medicaid Card (if applicable)
- Proof of Disability: physician’s note
- Last two pay stubs (if applicable)
- Last two months of bank statements
- Current liability statements
- Most recent statements for any other asset (if applicable)
- Evidence of eligibility in the New Trier Township Financial Services Program (if applicable)
Submit Your Application
To submit your application, click the Download the Application button below and email supporting materials to
Housing Our Own Wilmette
c/o Village of Wilmette Social Services
1200 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091