Housing Authority of Elgin

This housing agency serves Algonquin, Batavia, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Elburn, Elgin, Geneva, Gilberts, Hampshire, North Aurora, South Elgin, St Charles, Sugar Grove, West Dundee, Illinois.

Waiting List
Closed: Elgin Area, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Fox River and Rivers Edge Townhomes, Affordable Housing Program (RAD, LIHTC) Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Elgin Area, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Algonquin, Batavia, Carpentersville, East and West Dundee, Elburn, Elgin (includes Cook County Elgin), Geneva, Gilberts, Hampshire, North Aurora, South Elgin, St. Charles, and Sugar Grove, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Elgin (HAE) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from March 1, 2024, until 2,000 applications were received. This waiting list was last open in September, 2018. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.        

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the HAE website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAE public notice on February 20, 2024.

Closed: Fox River and Rivers Edge Townhomes, Affordable Housing Program (RAD, LIHTC) Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Elgin, Illinois .

The Housing Authority of Elgin (HAE) last accepted Affordable Housing Program waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom apartments at Fox River and Rivers Edge Townhomes for one day only on March 22, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, complete an application in person at the Central Park Towers in the computer lab.

Please note: " Minimum Requirements:

  • Must have a minimum of 3 household members to qualify/maximum of 6.
  • Must bring birth certificates and social security cards for all household members plus ID/DL for all adults."

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HAE website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAE public notice on March 21, 2024.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Elgin provides affordable housing for up to 1,146 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

130 South State Street, Elgin, IL

Visit Website(847) 742-3853

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 Housing Authority of Elgin?

Housing Authority of Elgin serves 1,019 low-income households. The agency manages 1,159 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 79 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Elgin. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Housing Authority of Elgin households.

How many Housing Authority of Elgin residents are employed?

Working adults head 285 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Elgin.

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

There are 825 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Elgin housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Housing Authority of Elgin.

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

Black 571
Asian-Pacific Islander 20
White 275
Hispanic 153

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

There are 397 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Elgin. Senior households are 39% of households in Housing Authority of Elgin housing.

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

There are 326 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Elgin housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 32% of households served by the Housing Authority of Elgin.

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

The Housing Authority of Elgin 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 Housing Authority of Elgin open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of Elgin’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 1, 2024 and closed on March 1, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of Elgin

Scattered Sites

320 Watch Ct, Elgin, Illinois 60123

Central Park Towers

120 S State St, Elgin, Illinois 60123