Decatur Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Macon County, Illinois.

Waiting List
Closed: Macon County, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Poole and Cantrell Street Garden Apartments, Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Efficiency, Near Elderly Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: 1-Bedroom Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Macon County, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Macon County, Illinois.

The Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The DHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from June 14, 2022 at 8:00 am, until June 21, 2022 at 4:30 pm CT. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Pick up the application in person at the DHA Administrative office.
  2. Complete an application online.

Once the paper application was completed, it was mailed to DHA office, standard mail delivery.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Local preference; you must live or work in Macon County at the time of application.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the DHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHA Facebook page notice on August 16, 2022.

Closed: Poole and Cantrell Street Garden Apartments, Public Housing Waiting List

The Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments at Poole and Cantrell Street Garden Apartments is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the DHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Family Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Macon County, Illinois.

The Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) Family Public Housing waiting list for 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments is currently open.

The DHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from the earliest confirmed date of February 6, 2023, until further notice.

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 DHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHA application page on February 6, 2023. 

Open Until Further Notice: Efficiency, Near Elderly Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in Decatur, Illinois.

The Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) Near Elderly and Disabled Public Housing waiting list for Efficiency apartments at Concord Efficiency is currently open.

The DHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from February 6, 2023, until further notice.

  • Concord Efficiency, is located at 333 E Center St, Decatur, IL 62526; and has Studio; 1-bedroom units.

Please note: This waiting list is for applicants who are over the age of 50 or disabled.

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

Preferences have not yet been confirmed. The DHA pre-application states "Decatur Housing Authority ulitizies a local preference." But the specific preference, or preferences have not been confirmed. HUD's official term for any preference is called a "local preference." It's possible that this preference is for persons who reside and/or work in Macon County.

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

For more information, visit the DHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHA notice on February 6, 2023. 

Open Until Further Notice: 1-Bedroom Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) Near Elderly and Disabled Public Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Concord Highrise, Lexington Highrise, and Hartford Highrise is currently open.

The DHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from February 6, 2023, until further notice.

  • Concord Highrise, is located at 333 E Center St, Decatur, IL 62526.
  • Lexington Highrise, is located at 1221 N Van Dyke St, Decatur, IL 62526.
  • Hartford Highrise, is located at 1096 W Decatur St, Decatur, IL 62526.

Please note: This waiting list is for applicants who are over the age of 50 or disabled.

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

Preferences have not yet been confirmed. The DHA pre-application states "Decatur Housing Authority ulitizies a local preference." But the specific preference, or preferences have not been confirmed. HUD's official term for any preference is called a "local preference." It's possible that this preference is for persons who reside and/or work in Macon County.

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

For more information, visit the DHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHA notice on February 6, 2023. 

About The Agency

Decatur Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,191 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
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

1808 East Locust Street, Decatur, IL

Visit Website(217) 423-7711

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Decatur Housing Authority?

Decatur Housing Authority serves 1,396 low-income households. The agency manages 1,249 Housing Choice Vouchers and 497 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by Decatur Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Decatur Housing Authority households.

How many Decatur Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 404 households and make up 29 percent of households served by Decatur Housing Authority.

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

There are 1074 female-headed renter households living in Decatur Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 77% of those served by the Decatur Housing Authority.

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

Black 1,047
White 321
Hispanic 28

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

There are 251 households headed by seniors served by the Decatur Housing Authority. Senior households are 18% of households in Decatur Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 223 persons with disabilities living in Decatur Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 16% of households served by the Decatur Housing Authority.

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

The Decatur 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 Decatur Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Decatur Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on June 14, 2022 and closed on June 21, 2022.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Decatur Housing Authority

Wabash Crossing

1050 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Decatur, Illinois 62521

Lexington Highrise

1221 N Van Dyke St, Decatur, Illinois 62522

Hartford Highrise

1096 W Decatur St, Decatur, Illinois 62522

Concord Highrise

333 E Center St, Decatur, Illinois 62526

Scattered Sites

1630 N 27th St, Decatur, Illinois 62521