U-Haul Extends 30 Days Free Storage Offer at All 60 Chicagoland Stores after Damaging Storms

Jul 28, 2026

Five U-Haul® Companies across Chicagoland are offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container use at 60 U-Haul centers for residents impacted by Monday’s severe storms.

This is an extension of the disaster relief program that was put in place on June 11 across Chicagoland after another set of storms caused significant damage.

Find that press release here: https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/About/U-Haul-Offers-Disaster-Relief-To-Chicagoland-Residents-During-Severe-Storms-41411/.

Tornado-strength winds and destructive hail wreaked havoc again on Monday. Many communities and homeowners now face daunting clean-up projects.

Access to self-storage units and portable storage containers is essential to communities when recovering from disasters. U-Haul is ready to help anyone affected by the storms who needs a dry, secure storage solution at no cost for one month.

The 30 days free offer applies to new self-storage and U-Box rentals and is based on availability at participating locations. The U-Box offer is for on-site storage at Company facilities; delivery is available for a modest fee.

Please reference the list below for storage locations offering the disaster relief program. Stop by any of the 60 U-Haul centers in metro Chicago or call the nearest regional office to arrange 30 days of free storage.

U-Haul Co. of Central Chicago

Store locations (13): Arlington Heights, Bellwood, Broadview, Chicago, Cicero, Des Plaines, Forest Park, Melrose Park, Rolling Meadows

(708) 377-5169

U-Haul Co. of Chicago South and SW Suburbs

Store locations (12): Alsip, Chicago, Frankfort, Oak Lawn, Romeville

(708) 389-2331

U-Haul Co. of Chicago Western Suburbs

Store locations (11): Aurora, Bolingbrook, Elgin, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Montgomery, Naperville, Streamwood, Woodridge

(630) 405-7455

U-Haul Co. of North Shore Chicago

Store locations (10): Chicago, Evanston, Morton Grove, Niles

(773) 862-3040

U-Haul Co. of North Indiana and South Cook County

Store locations (14): Calumet City, Elkhart (Ind.), Glenwood, Hammond (Ind.), Markham, Merrillville (Ind.), Mishawaka (Ind.), Park Forest, Schererville (Ind.), South Bend (Ind.)

(219) 322-2905

In addition to its 30 days free self-storage disaster relief program, U-Haul is proud to be at the forefront of aiding communities in times of need as an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder.

For customers needing storage beyond the free period, the U-Haul 1-Year Price Lock is now available at 2,100 Company-owned facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Fixed-rate storage ensures at least 12 months with no price increase on your rental unit, and U-Haul never charges admin fees or deposits. Learn more at uhaul.com/Storage/1-Year-Price-Lock.

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