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Housing Authority of the City of Freeport

This housing agency serves Freeport, Illinois.

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Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Freeport Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Freeport (HACF) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications.


The HACF offers three Public Housing communities.



There are two ways to apply:

  1. Pick up a paper application at the HACF office, located at 1052 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL 31032.
  2. Complete the online application here.

Once the paper application is completed, it must be mailed to the address above. 


Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.


For more information, visit the HACF website, or call the office at (815) 232-4171.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the City of Freeport provides affordable housing for up to 267 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

1052 West Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL

Visit Website — (815) 232-4171

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 the City of Freeport?

Housing Authority of the City of Freeport serves 162 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 162 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the City of Freeport?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 76 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Freeport. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 90 percent of Housing Authority of the City of Freeport households.

How many Housing Authority of the City of Freeport residents are employed?

Working adults head 55 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Freeport.

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

There are 123 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of Freeport housing. Households headed by females are 76% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of Freeport.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the City of Freeport renters?

Black 122
Native American 2
Asian-Pacific Islander 2
White 32
Hispanic 5

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the City of Freeport?

There are 12 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of Freeport. Senior households are 8% of households in Housing Authority of the City of Freeport housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the City of Freeport housing?

There are 21 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of Freeport housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 13% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of Freeport.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the City of Freeport?

The Housing Authority of the City of Freeport 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 Housing Authority of the City of Freeport

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Brewster Apartments

1050 W GALENA AVE, Freeport, Illinois 61032

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Parkside Westview Home

110 N Sheridan Ave, Freeport, Illinois 61032

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Parkside Westview Home

643 N Waddell Ave, Freeport, Illinois 61032

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Hosmer Apartments

601 N Walnut Ave, Freeport, Illinois 61032