Quincy Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Quincy, Illinois.

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Closed: Quincy, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Quincy Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Quincy, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Quincy Housing Authority (QHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications on October 11, 2023, until October 15, 2023. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applications were available at the QHA office.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the QHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by a QHA representative on November 2, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Quincy Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Quincy Housing Authority (QHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of August 13, 2028, until further notice.There are three ways to apply while the waitlist is open:

  1. Pick up an application from the QHA office located at 540 Harrison St., Quincy, IL 62301.
  2. Call (217) 222-0720 to request an application be mailed.
  3. Print the paper application.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be:

  1. Hand deliver it to the QHA office, address mentioned above, Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Income limits can be found here.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the QHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the QHA website on October 13, 2023.

About The Agency

Quincy Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 630 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

540 Harrison Street, Quincy, IL

(217) 222-0720

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 Quincy Housing Authority?

Quincy Housing Authority serves 576 low-income households. The agency manages 349 Housing Choice Vouchers and 346 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 74 percent of households served by Quincy Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Quincy Housing Authority households.

How many Quincy Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 161 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Quincy Housing Authority.

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

There are 432 female-headed renter households living in Quincy Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 75% of those served by the Quincy Housing Authority.

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

Black 196
Native American 6
White 369
Hispanic 6

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

There are 149 households headed by seniors served by the Quincy Housing Authority. Senior households are 26% of households in Quincy Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 115 persons with disabilities living in Quincy Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 20% of households served by the Quincy Housing Authority.

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

The Quincy 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 Quincy Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Quincy Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 11, 2023 and closed on October 15, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Quincy Housing Authority

Frederick Ball Apartments

818 N. 8th St., Quincy, Illinois 62301

Indian Hills Apartments

504 Harrison St, Quincy, Illinois 62301

Lampe High Rise Apartments

527 Broadway St, Quincy, Illinois 62301