Rent Payment Assistance | Chillicothe Township Office
1438 N. 4th St., Chillicothe, IL 61523
Eligibility
If receiving any form of Social Security (including SSI, SSDI, retirement) or cash assistance (TANF or AABD) through DHS (Public Aid), the household is not eligible for assistance through the township, including emergency assistance.
If the household includes members under the age of 18, the household must first be screened by DHS (Public Aid) for TANF and be denied in order to be considered for any kind of township assistance.
For rental assistance, household must have a notice from the landlord.
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. By appointment outside of these hours.
309-274-8188
Voice·
Main Line
Languages
English
Application process
Please call.
Fees
None
Service area
61562, IL
61565, IL
61523, IL
The Chillicothe Township Office administers both general relief and emergency relief programs for eligible residents of the township. Please note that most services are not designed for immediate assistance.
Chillicothe Township covers the City of Chillicothe and a small amount of surrounding territory. To confirm that you are located in this township, please view the following map:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chillicothe+Township,+IL
Last Assured
12/25/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Chillicothe Township Office
The Chillicothe Township Office administers both general relief and emergency relief programs for eligible residents of the township. Please note that most services are not designed for immediate assistance.
Chillicothe Township covers the City of Chillicothe and a small amount of surrounding territory. To confirm that you are located in this township, please view the following map:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chillicothe+Township,+IL