Housing Authority of the City of Marion

The Housing Authority of the City of Marion (HACM) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from April 8, 2024, until further notice. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in June, 2023.

There are three ways to apply while the waitlist is open:

1. Complete the application at the HACM office located at 501 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
2. Pick up an application from the HACM office, address mentioned above.
3. Print the paper application.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be dropped off at the HACM office, address mentioned above, during office hours.

The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:

• 1 Person $28,750 | 5 Persons $44,350
• 2 Persons $32,850 | 6 Persons $47,650
• 3 Persons $36,950 | 7 Person $50,950
• 4 Persons $41,050 | 8 Persons $54,200

This waiting list has the following preferences: 

• Disabled, Live or Work Locally, Homeless, Working/Employed, Victims of Domestic Violence, Rent Burdened, Displaced by Government Action, Displaced by Natural Disaster, Live in Substandard Housing, Victims of Hate Crimes. 

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

For more information visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM Section 8 page on March 22, 2024.

The Housing Authority of the City of Marion (HACM) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of March, 2019, until further notice. Waiting lists for specific communities or bedroom sizes may be closed.

There are two ways to apply while the waitlist is open:

1. Print the paper application.
2. Pick up an application at the HACM office, located at 501 North Market Street Marion, IL 62959, from 8:30 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:30 pm CT.

Once the application has been completed, it must either:

1. Hand delivered to the HACM office, address mentioned above.
2. Emailed to adeaton@marionhousing.org, along with the following information:

• Verification of all income from all sources (if working please include 3 current paystubs)
• Birth certificates and Social Security cards for all individuals planning to live in the unit
• A photo ID of all members over 18 years of age
• If married or divorced, copy of marriage license or Judgment of Dissolution
• Names and complete addresses of current and/or previous landlord(s)
• If a family member is pregnant, a statement from the physician
• Verification of any preference(s) to which you believe you are entitled

This waiting list has the following preferences: Displaced by natural disaster, displaced by government action, living in substandard housing, rent burdened, working, live or work in Marion.

For more information, visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM website on March 22, 2024.