McHenry County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves McHenry County, Illinois.

Waiting List
Closed: McHenry County, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Residences of Crystal Lake, Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Garden Place Apartments , 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Villas of Lake in the Hills, 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Berkshire Johnsburg, Near Elderly Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Rental Housing Support Program Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Cary Senior Living Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Huntley Horizons Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Congress Parkway Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Residences of Lake in the Hills 55+ Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Villas of Lake in the Hills, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Creekview Apartments, Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Walnut Ridge Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: The Renaissance Apartments Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: GreenTrees of Huntley and SilverTrees of Richmond Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More

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

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from February 6, 2018, until February 13, 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.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Live or work in McHenry County.

2,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences. 

The waiting list selection took place on March 15, 2018. Applicants placed on the waiting list had postcards mailed to them, and applicants not placed on the waiting list did not receive any notice.

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Closed: Residences of Crystal Lake, Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) last accepted Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Residences of Crystal Lake since at least February 2021, until August 1, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to print the paper application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants referred to the landlord through the Statewide Referral Network (SRN), individual and applicant families that contain a veteran, or individual and applicant families that contain a person 62 years of age or older that is homeless and working with a McHenry County Continuum of Care homeless provider.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on January 30, 2024.

Closed: Garden Place Apartments , 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) last accepted Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Garden Place Apartments until the earliest confirmed date of January 30, 2024. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to print the paper application.

Once the application was completed, it was mailed to McHenry County Housing Authority.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants that live, work, or are hired to work in McHenry County (residency preference). 

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on January 30, 2024.

Closed: Villas of Lake in the Hills, 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) last accepted Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Villas of Lake in the Hills until the earliest confirmed date of January 30, 2024.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to print the paper application.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Persons referred from the Illinois Statewide Referral Network (SRN)

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on January 30, 2024.

Closed: 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom apartments since at least August, 2019, until the earliest confirmed date of January 30, 2024. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to print the paper 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 MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on January 30, 2024.

Closed: Berkshire Johnsburg, Near Elderly Other Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) last accepted Near Elderly waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Berkshire Johnsburg since at least February, 2021, until August 1, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to print the paper application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants living, working, or hired to work in McHenry County, applicants referred to the landlord through the Statewide Referral Network (SRN), individual and applicant families that contain a veteran, or individual and applicant families that contain a person that is homeless and working with a McHenry County Continuum of Care homeless provider. 

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on January 30, 2024.

Closed: Rental Housing Support Program Other Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) last accepted Rental Housing Support Program waiting list applications for 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments until the earliest confirmed date of August, 2023., until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to print the paper application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on January 30, 2024.

Closed: Cary Senior Living Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) last accepted Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Cary Senior Living since at least February 2021, until August 1, 2022.

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

Once the application was completed, it was mailed to McHenry County Housing Authority.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Persons referred from the Illinois Statewide Referral Network.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on January 30, 2024.

Closed: Huntley Horizons Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) last accepted Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications 1-bedroom apartments at Huntley Horizons until August 1, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to print the paper application. 

This waiting list had the following preferences: Living or working in McHenry County

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on January 30, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Congress Parkway Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) is accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1, 2, and 3-Bedroom apartments at Congress Parkway Apartments from November 1, 2019, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, print the application and background check form available online here. Scroll down to the "Congress Parkway Apartments" section.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Residences of Lake in the Hills 55+ Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) is accepting Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Residences of Lake in the Hills since at least February, 2021, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, print the application.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed to McHenry County Housing Authority, 1108 N. Seminary Avenue, PO Box 1109, Woodstock, IL 60098.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Persons with disabilities transitioning from a licensed nursing facility into a private rental.

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

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on February 24, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Villas of Lake in the Hills, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) is accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Villas of Lake in the Hills until the earliest confirmed date of January 30, 2024, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, print the paper application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Persons referred from the Illinois Statewide Referral Network (SRN)

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

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on January 30, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Creekview Apartments, Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) is accepting Near Elderly (55+) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1-bedroom apartments at Creekview Apartments from the earliest confirmed date of January 30, 2024, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, print the paper application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed

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

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on January 30, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Walnut Ridge Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) is accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments at Walnut Ridge from the earliest confirmed date of January 30, 2024, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, print the paper application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Applicants that work, or are participating in a work training program, within a 12 mile radius of the development, or applicants that are unemployed by reasons of age (62) or disability.

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

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on January 30, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: The Renaissance Apartments Other Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) is accepting waiting list applications for Studio, 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at The Renaissance Apartments since at least February, 2021, until further notice.

  • Renaissance Apartments are located in a historical building, one block off of the Woodstock Square at 205 Dean Street, Woodstock, Illinois.

Please note: According to the MCHA, "These apartments are affordable but not subsidized, and applicants must provide income documentation that demonstrates an ability to pay rent."

To apply while the waiting list is open, print the paper 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 MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on February 24, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: GreenTrees of Huntley and SilverTrees of Richmond Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) is accepting Senior and Disabled waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at GreenTrees of Huntley and SilverTrees of Richmond since at least February, 2021, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, print the application and background check form available online here. Scroll down to the "GreenTrees of Huntley and SilverTrees of Richmond" section.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed to McHenry County Housing Authority, 1108 N. Seminary Avenue, PO Box 1109, Woodstock, IL 60098.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on February 24, 2021.

About The Agency

McHenry County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,015 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

1108 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL

Visit Website(815) 338-7752

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the McHenry County Housing Authority?

McHenry County Housing Authority serves 810 low-income households. The agency manages 1,001 Housing Choice Vouchers and 20 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by McHenry County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of McHenry County Housing Authority households.

How many McHenry County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 178 households and make up 22 percent of households served by McHenry County Housing Authority.

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

There are 599 female-headed renter households living in McHenry County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the McHenry County Housing Authority.

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

Black 105
Asian-Pacific Islander 8
White 632
Hispanic 57

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

There are 315 households headed by seniors served by the McHenry County Housing Authority. Senior households are 39% of households in McHenry County Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 283 persons with disabilities living in McHenry County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 35% of households served by the McHenry County Housing Authority.

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

The McHenry County 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 McHenry County Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

McHenry County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on February 6, 2018 and closed on February 13, 2018.

Public Housing Communities Managed by McHenry County Housing Authority

Garden Place Apartments

225 North 1st Street, Cary, Illinois 60013

Huntley Horizon Sr Living

12150 Regency Parkway, Huntley, Illinois 60142

The Villas of Lake in the Hills

500 Autumn Ridge Rd, Lake in the Hills, Illinois 60156

The Residences Of Crystal Lake

355 Station Drive, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

Cary Senior Living

880 Feinberg Court, Cary, Illinois 60013

Mchenry Scattered Site

507 N Hart St, Harvard, Illinois 60014