+ Clear Path Relief Pilot Program

This program provides low-income motorists with relief for vehicle-related debt, excluding expired meter tickets.

Benefits:

• Pay off the original fine amount for tickets issued in the last 3 years and all older eligible debt will be waived.

Eligibility:

• Must have existing vehicle-related debt; AND
• Must be currently enrolled in Utility Billing Relief (UBR) or Administrative Debt Relief (ADR); OR
• Have a household income les than or equal to 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Exclusions:

• Expired meter tickets, including any penalties are not eligible for waiver reduction and must be paid as part of this program.

Application Requirements:

• Active email address
• Notice number, driver's license, or license plate
• UBR account number and proof of residency; OR
• Proof of household income for last 30 days

Steps to Debt Relief:

1. Confirm elibility
2. Submit application
3. Get approved
4. Complete 12-month payment plan

For more information, call (312) 744-7275, Monday – Friday 7am-7pm, except holidays (también disponibile en español) or go to www.chicago.gov/cpr.

+ Online Payment Plans

To get started, call (312) 744-7275 to obtain a payment plan quote or go to www.chicago.com/finance. You will need the following information:

• License plate number(s)
• Active and accessible email address
• Driver's license number

Next, enroll in a payment plan online and take the order ID to a payment center to make the down payment in person.

Down Payment/Terms

Term: Up to 24 months (60 months with financial hardship)

Down Payment includes fees plus:

• 1st time booted: $25 (if you have a financial hardship)
• 2nd time booted: $100 (if you have a financial hardship)
• 3rd time booted: 25% of ticket balance (if you have a financial hardship)
• 50% of ticket balance (if no financial hardship)

Take advantage of the City's online payment plan options!

Early

When: Before late penalties are assessed

Term: Up to 6 months

Down Payment: $25 or less

Benefits: More time to pay without penalty

Standard

When: After late penalties are assessed

Term: Up to 24 months (60 months with financial hardship)

Down Payment: $25 or less

Benefits: Avoid 22% collection fees, driver's license suspension and vehicle boot

+ Fix-it Tickets

Everyone can claim a fix-it defense for one expired city sticker violation and expired license plate violation per license plate.

Steps:

1. Purchase/Display Sticker: Act quickly to get the most tickets dismissed
2. Contest Ticket: Online, by mail, or in-person
3. Provide Proof of Compliance: Proof of purchase AND display
4. Tickets Dismissed: Tickets issued for the same violation 30 days prior to compliance date dismissed

For more information, please call 312-744-7275.

+ Administrative Debt Relief (ADR)

ADR offers the opportunity to get interest, costs, and fees waived on most administrative hearings violations.

Benefits:

• Get interest, costs, and fees waived by paying 50% of the fine amount or enrolling in a payment plan

Eligibility:

• Open to individuals only. Must be currently enrolled in Utility Billing Relief or Clear Path Relief, or have a household income less than or equal to 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines based on 30-day period prior to application.

Payment Options:

After your ADR application is approved, you can do one of the following:

• Pay in full or check your balance at www.chicago.gov/ezpay
• Pay in-person at any payment center or EZ Pay Station
• Enroll in a payment plan by calling 312-742-3317 ($25 down payment and terms up to 60 months)

Exclusions:

• Restitution will not be waived as part of this program
• For a complete listing of exclusions, please visit. www.chicago.gov/adr

To apply, visit www.chicago.gov/adr. For more information, please call 312-744-3317, Monday–Friday 8am-5pm, except holidays (también disponibile en español).