Waukegan Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Waukegan, Illinois.

Waiting List
Closed: Waukegan, Illinois General Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Waukegan, Illinois Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Unknown: Waukegan Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Waukegan, Illinois General Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Waukegan Housing Authority (WHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from April 10, 2019, until April 17, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Live or work in the city of Waukegan, working/employed, veterans and homeless.  

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

For more information, visit the WHA website.

Closed: Waukegan, Illinois Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Waukegan Housing Authority (WHA) Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 10, 2019, until January 15, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the WHA, "In order to qualify for the MVP program, your household MUST include a non-elderly (age 18 - 61) person with a disability who is:

  • Transitioning out of institutional or other segregated setting, or
  • At serious risk of institutionalization, or
  • Homeless, or
  • At risk of becoming homeless."

To apply during the opening time, applicants were required to complete the online application. 

    According to the WHA, "Applicants are reminded that no applications will be accepted at any of the Waukegan Housing Authority offices."

    Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

    For more information, visit the WHA website.

    Unknown: Waukegan Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

    About The Agency

    Waukegan Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,347 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

    Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
    Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
    Wednesday 8:00am-12:00pm
    Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
    Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed

    215 South Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, Waukegan, IL

    Visit Website(847) 244-8500

    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 Waukegan Housing Authority?

    Waukegan Housing Authority serves 839 low-income households. The agency manages 991 Housing Choice Vouchers and 185 public housing units.

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

    Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 77 percent of households served by Waukegan Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Waukegan Housing Authority households.

    How many Waukegan Housing Authority residents are employed?

    Working adults head 243 households and make up 29 percent of households served by Waukegan Housing Authority.

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

    There are 604 female-headed renter households living in Waukegan Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 72% of those served by the Waukegan Housing Authority.

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

    Black 680
    White 67
    Hispanic 92

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

    There are 209 households headed by seniors served by the Waukegan Housing Authority. Senior households are 25% of households in Waukegan Housing Authority housing.

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

    There are 226 persons with disabilities living in Waukegan Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 27% of households served by the Waukegan Housing Authority.

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

    The Waukegan 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 Waukegan Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

    Waukegan Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on April 10, 2019 and closed on April 18, 2019.

    Public Housing Communities Managed by Waukegan Housing Authority

    Armory Terrace Homes

    1701 N McAree Rd, Waukegan, Illinois 60085

    Barwell Manor Homes

    565 S Genesee St, Waukegan, Illinois 60085

    Ravine Terrace Homes

    200 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Waukegan, Illinois 60085

    Harry A. Poe Manor Home

    300 Lake St, Waukegan, Illinois 60085