Housing Authority of the City of Marion

This housing agency serves Marion, Illinois.

Waiting List
Closed: Marion, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Marion Public Housing Waiting List	Learn More

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

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Marion, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of the City of Marion (HACM) last accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from April 8, 2024, until May 30, 2024.

There are three ways to apply while the waitlist is open:

Complete the application at the HACM office located at 501 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Pick up an application from the HACM office, address mentioned above.
Print the paper application.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be dropped off at the HACM office, address mentioned above, during office hours.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

1 Person $28,750 | 5 Persons $44,350
2 Persons $32,850 | 6 Persons $47,650
3 Persons $36,950 | 7 Person $50,950
4 Persons $41,050 | 8 Persons $54,200

This waiting list has the following preferences:

Disabled, Live or Work Locally, Homeless, Working/Employed, Victims of Domestic Violence, Rent Burdened, Displaced by Government Action, Displaced by Natural Disaster, Live in Substandard Housing, Victims of Hate Crimes.

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

For more information visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM Section 8 page on March 22, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Marion Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Marion (HACM) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of March, 2019, until further notice. Waiting lists for specific communities or bedroom sizes may be closed.

There are two ways to apply while the waitlist is open:

Print the paper application.
Pick up an application at the HACM office, located at 501 North Market Street Marion, IL 62959, from 8:30 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:30 pm CT.

Once the application has been completed, it must either:

Hand delivered to the HACM office, address mentioned above.
Emailed to adeaton@marionhousing.org, along with the following information:

Verification of all income from all sources (if working please include 3 current paystubs)
Birth certificates and Social Security cards for all individuals planning to live in the unit
A photo ID of all members over 18 years of age
If married or divorced, copy of marriage license or Judgment of Dissolution
Names and complete addresses of current and/or previous landlord(s)
If a family member is pregnant, a statement from the physician
Verification of any preference(s) to which you believe you are entitled

This waiting list has the following preferences: Displaced by natural disaster, displaced by government action, living in substandard housing, rent burdened, working, live or work in Marion.

For more information, visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM website on March 22, 2024.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the City of Marion provides affordable housing for up to 480 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

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

501 North Market Street, Marion, IL

Visit Website — (618) 997-1258

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 Housing Authority of the City of Marion?

Housing Authority of the City of Marion serves 479 low-income households. The agency manages 156 Housing Choice Vouchers and 328 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the City of Marion?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Marion. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Housing Authority of the City of Marion households.

How many Housing Authority of the City of Marion residents are employed?

Working adults head 134 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Marion.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the City of Marion?

There are 316 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of Marion housing. Households headed by females are 66% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of Marion.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the City of Marion renters?

Black	91
White	378

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the City of Marion?

There are 162 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of Marion. Senior households are 34% of households in Housing Authority of the City of Marion housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the City of Marion housing?

There are 110 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of Marion housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of Marion.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the City of Marion?

The Housing Authority of the City of Marion 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 Housing Authority of the City of Marion open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the City of Marion’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on April 8, 2024 and closed on May 30, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the City of Marion

Sherman Drive Apartments

604 N Garfield St, Marion, Illinois 62959

Butler High-Rise

501 N Market St, Marion, Illinois 62959