Alexander County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Alexander County, Illinois.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Alexander County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Alexander County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Alexander County Housing Authority (ACHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently open, from December 10, 2018, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Pick up an application at the ACHA office, located at 1101 Ohio Street, Cairo, IL.
  2. Call the ACHA at (618) 734-1910.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, contact the ACHA.

About The Agency

Alexander County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 481 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

1100 Ohio Street, Cairo, IL

(618) 734-1910

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Alexander County Housing Authority?

Alexander County Housing Authority serves 94 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 94 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Alexander County Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Alexander County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Alexander County Housing Authority households.

How many Alexander County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 12 households and make up 13 percent of households served by Alexander County Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Alexander County Housing Authority?

There are 41 female-headed renter households living in Alexander County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 44% of those served by the Alexander County Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Alexander County Housing Authority renters?

Black 81
White 12
Hispanic 1

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Alexander County Housing Authority?

There are 47 households headed by seniors served by the Alexander County Housing Authority. Senior households are 51% of households in Alexander County Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Alexander County Housing Authority housing?

There are 32 persons with disabilities living in Alexander County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 35% of households served by the Alexander County Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Alexander County Housing Authority?

The Alexander County Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Alexander County Housing Authority

Scattered Sites

430 14th St, Cairo, Illinois 62914

Connell F Smith Bldg

1101 Ohio St, Cairo, Illinois 62914

Mc Bride Place

700 Elmwood Pl, Cairo, Illinois 62914