Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County

This housing agency serves Rock Island County, Illinois.

Waiting List
Closed: Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Garfield School Senior Development Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Hometown Harbor Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: William Young Homes Elderly Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Section 8 waiting list is currently closed. When GMAHA is prepared to re-open the list, an announcement will be published in the local newspaper and on their website. GMAHA will continue to accept applications for the Section 8 Project-Based waiting list, which is limited to applicants 62 years old and older. All applications are accepted on-line only.

Open Until Further Notice: Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County Public Housing Waiting List

The Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County (GMAHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

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

For more information, visit the GMAHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Garfield School Senior Development Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County (GMAHA) Senior (62+) Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Garfield School Senior Development is currently open. Applications are being accepted from September 4, 2018 at 9:00 am CT, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Applicants will receive an instant online confirmation of acceptance of their application submission.

If assistance is needed with completing the online application, visit the GMAHA office, located at 621 17th Avenue, East Moline, Illinois, 61244, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. 

There are no preferences.

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

For more information, visit the GMAHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Hometown Harbor Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County (GMAHA) Senior (62+) Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Hometown Harbor is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Applicants will receive an instant online confirmation of acceptance of their application submission.

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

For more information, visit the GMAHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: William Young Homes Elderly Other Senior Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Senior rental housing assistance in Milan, Illinois.

The Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County (GMAHA) Senior (62+) waiting list for apartments at Wm. Young Homes is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Applicants will receive an instant online confirmation of acceptance of their application submission.

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

For more information, visit the GMAHA website.

About The Agency

Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County provides affordable housing for up to 838 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

325 2nd Street, Silvis, IL

Visit Website(309) 755-4527

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County?

Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County serves 743 low-income households. The agency manages 357 Housing Choice Vouchers and 447 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 74 percent of households served by Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County households.

How many Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County residents are employed?

Working adults head 208 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County?

There are 549 female-headed renter households living in Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County renters?

Black 334
White 357
Hispanic 52

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County?

There are 252 households headed by seniors served by the Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County. Senior households are 34% of households in Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County housing?

There are 118 persons with disabilities living in Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 16% of households served by the Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County?

The Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County is rated as a high 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 Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County open new waiting lists?

Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on April 18, 2024 and closed on April 18, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County

Warren Towers and Warren Heights

325 2nd St, Silvis, Illinois 61282

William Young Homes II

509 3rd Ave E, Milan, Illinois 61264

Streed Towers

647 16th Ave, East Moline, Illinois 61244

Oak Grove

501 21st St, East Moline, Illinois 61244