Woodford County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Woodford County, Illinois.

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Open Until Further Notice: Woodford County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Woodford County Housing Authority (WCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list is currently open. This waiting list is open indefinitely.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Complete a pre-application at the WCHA office, located at 410 East Eureka Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530.
  2. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Woodford County Housing Authority

PO  Box 223

Eureka, IL 61530

Once the pre-application has been completed, you must mail it it the WCHA office at the address above.

The WCHA has identified the following preference: Live or work in Woodford County.

When your application has been processed, the WCHA will mail you a letter with your number on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the WCHA website, or call the office at (309) 467-4623.

Open Until Further Notice: Woodford County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Woodford County Housing Authority public housing program is accepting applications for families. 


The Housing Authority has one complex named  Pleasant Valley, a 20-unit complex for families (two or more people who are related), that is accepting applications..



To have an application for housing through this program mailed to you, please send a brief note requesting an application, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, to Woodford County Housing Authority, P.O. Box 223, Eureka, IL 61530.  You may also pick up an application in person at the Housing Authority offices, located at 410 East Eureka Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530, during regular business hours. 
 
If you have any questions or need further information, you may contact the Housing Authority by phone at (309) 467-4623 or check their website, www.woodfordcountyhousingauthority.com.

About The Agency

Woodford County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 304 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

410 East Eureka Avenue, Eureka, IL

Visit Website(309) 467-4623

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 Woodford County Housing Authority?

Woodford County Housing Authority serves 217 low-income households. The agency manages 244 Housing Choice Vouchers and 64 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 80 percent of households served by Woodford County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 100 percent of Woodford County Housing Authority households.

How many Woodford County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 39 households and make up 18 percent of households served by Woodford County Housing Authority.

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

There are 156 female-headed renter households living in Woodford County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 72% of those served by the Woodford County Housing Authority.

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

Black 11
Native American 2
White 197
Hispanic 4

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

There are 75 households headed by seniors served by the Woodford County Housing Authority. Senior households are 35% of households in Woodford County Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 67 persons with disabilities living in Woodford County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 31% of households served by the Woodford County Housing Authority.

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

The Woodford 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Woodford County Housing Authority

Pleasant Valley

225 S Walnut St, Minonk, Illinois 61760

payment Subsidized
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