Housing Authority of McDonough County

This housing agency serves McDonough County, Illinois.

Waiting List
Closed: McDonough County, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of McDonough County Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Fitch Manor Multifamily Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Fitch Manor 62+ or Disabled Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More

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

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

The Housing Authority of McDonough County (HAMC) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 1, 2024, until May 10, 2024. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to pick up the application from the HAMC.

Once the application was completed, it was returned to the HAMC.

There were preferences, and they were listed on the application.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAMC on May 14, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of McDonough County Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of McDonough County (HAMC) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2018, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online form here. Select the "Public Housing Initial Application" link, and follow the instructions.
  2. Print the paper application online. Select the "Public Housing Initial Application (pdf)" link.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the HAMC office, located at 322 West Piper St, Macomb, IL 61455. Applicants must bring a photo ID with the application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAMC website.

Open Until Further Notice: Fitch Manor Multifamily Other Project Based Waiting List

The Housing Authority of McDonough County (HAMC) Multifamily waiting list for apartments at Fitch Manor is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April, 2021, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online form here. Select the "Fitch Manor (62+ or Disabled) / Multifamily Initial Application" link, and follow the instructions.
  2. Print the paper application online. Select the "Fitch Manor Multifamily Initial Application (pdf)" link.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the HAMC office, located at 322 West Piper St, MaComb, IL 61455. Applicants must bring a photo ID with the application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Open Until Further Notice: Fitch Manor 62+ or Disabled Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The Housing Authority of McDonough County (HAMC) 62+ or Disabled waiting list for apartments at Fitch Manor is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April, 2021, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online form here. Select the "Fitch Manor (62+ or Disabled) / Multifamily Initial Application" link, and follow the instructions.
  2. Print the paper application online. Select the "Fitch Manor Multifamily Initial Application (pdf)" link.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the HAMC office, located at 322 West Piper St, MaComb, IL 61455. Applicants must bring a photo ID with the application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of McDonough County provides affordable housing for up to 406 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

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

322 West Piper Street, Macomb, IL

Visit Website(309) 837-2363

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 McDonough County?

Housing Authority of McDonough County serves 365 low-income households. The agency manages 125 Housing Choice Vouchers and 264 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 74 percent of households served by Housing Authority of McDonough County. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Housing Authority of McDonough County households.

How many Housing Authority of McDonough County residents are employed?

Working adults head 124 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Housing Authority of McDonough County.

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

There are 262 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of McDonough County housing. Households headed by females are 72% of those served by the Housing Authority of McDonough County.

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

Black 150
Asian-Pacific Islander 4
White 208
Hispanic 4

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

There are 62 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of McDonough County. Senior households are 17% of households in Housing Authority of McDonough County housing.

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

There are 58 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of McDonough County housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 16% of households served by the Housing Authority of McDonough County.

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

The Housing Authority of McDonough County 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 McDonough County open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of McDonough County’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 1, 2024 and closed on May 10, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of McDonough County

Prairieview

405 N Prairie Ave, Macomb, Illinois 61455

payment Subsidized

Eisenhower Towers

322 W Piper St, Macomb, Illinois 61455

payment Subsidized

Greenbriar

770 W Hurst St, Bushnell, Illinois 61422

payment Subsidized
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