Aurora Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Aurora, Illinois.

Waiting List
Closed: Aurora, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Fox Prairie Homes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Coulter Court Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Aurora Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: St. Charles Senior Living Community Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Aurora, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from January 11, 2021, until January 15, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

2,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the AHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the AHA Facebook page on February 5, 2021.

Closed: Fox Prairie Homes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Project based Voucher waiting list for 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Fox Prairie Homes is currently closed. Applications were last accepted on an unconfirmed date in May, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the AHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the AHA on May 27, 2021.

Closed: Coulter Court Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Coulter Court is currently closed. Applications were last accepted on an unconfirmed close date in May, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the AHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the AHA on May 27, 2021.

Closed: Aurora Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) Public Housing waiting list for Studio, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted in April, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the AHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the AHA on May 5, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: St. Charles Senior Living Community Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at St. Charles Senior Living Community is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April, 2021, until further notice.

Please note: According to the AHA public notice, "at least one household member must be 55 or older".

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the AHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the AHA on April 20, 2021.

About The Agency

Aurora Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,934 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

1449 Jericho Circle, Aurora, IL

Visit Website(630) 701-9977

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Aurora Housing Authority?

Aurora Housing Authority serves 1,575 low-income households. The agency manages 1,441 Housing Choice Vouchers and 480 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Aurora Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by Aurora Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Aurora Housing Authority households.

How many Aurora Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 393 households and make up 25 percent of households served by Aurora Housing Authority.

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

There are 1197 female-headed renter households living in Aurora Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 76% of those served by the Aurora Housing Authority.

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

Black 866
Asian-Pacific Islander 32
White 441
Hispanic 236

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

There are 693 households headed by seniors served by the Aurora Housing Authority. Senior households are 44% of households in Aurora Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 346 persons with disabilities living in Aurora Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 22% of households served by the Aurora Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Aurora Housing Authority?

The Aurora 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.

How often does Aurora Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Aurora Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on January 11, 2020 and closed on January 16, 2021.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Aurora Housing Authority

Aurora St. Charles Senior Living Center

400 East New York Street, Aurora, Illinois 60505

Maple Terrace

905 2nd Ave, Aurora, Illinois 60505

Jericho Circle

617 Hammond Ave, Aurora, Illinois 60505

Coulter Court Residences

104 E Downer Pl, Aurora, Illinois 60505