Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance | WAUKEGAN TOWNSHIP (SHIELDS TOWNSHIP) - Emergency Assistance

149 South Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60087

Eligibility

- Must be a resident of Waukegan Township or Shields Township - May not have Section 8 or subsidized housing; Must be paying full market-value rent - Must be able to document financial hardship - Must be able to demonstrate ongoing ability to pay after EA is granted

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

847-244-4900

Voice - Primary Program Phone

https://www.waukegantownship.com/

Languages

None

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment Documents Required: - EA application (provided during appointment) - Proof of income for past 30 days - Evidence of hardship (mechanic invoice, time lost off the job, hospitalization, police report, etc..) - Lease agreement/past due notice for rental assistance (must have landlord contact information) - Disconnection notice for utility assistance - Insurance card for prescription assistance

Fees

No fee

Service area

60045, IL
60064, IL
60088, IL
60086, IL
60087, IL
60085, IL
60079, IL
60044, IL

Description

Provides emergency financial assistance to help township residents alleviate life-threatening circumstances. Provides assistance for circumstances such as: - Eviction - Utility disconnection - Prescription expenses - Employment assistance - Transportation - Funeral and burial - ID's **Serves residents of Waukegan Township and Shields Township**

Date of Last Formal Update

09/16/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

What's Here

Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance

Providing organization

WAUKEGAN TOWNSHIP SHIELDS TOWNSHIP

Government office providing general services to residents of Waukegan Township and Shields Township.