Jo Daviess County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Jo Daviess County, Illinois.

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Closed: Jo Daviess County, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

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

The Jo Daviess County Housing Authority (JDCHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 15, 2024, until May 29, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Income Qualification

Income limit information could be found here.

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Jo Daviess County resident
  • Veteran
  • Victim of Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2002
  • Current Nursing Home resident who has resided in a state-licensed nursing home for the past 90 days
  • Head of household or spouse currently working a minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Head of household or spouse is 62 years old or older
  • Head of household or spouse currently meet the HUD/Social Security definition of disabled

Selection Process

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

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the JDCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JDCHA website on May 20, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Jo Daviess County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Jo Daviess County Housing Authority (JDCHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications, since at least April, 2019, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

Preferences

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selection Process

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the JDCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JDCHA website on May 20, 2024.

About The Agency

Jo Daviess County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 146 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

347 Franklin Street, Galena, IL

Visit Website(815) 777-0782

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 Jo Daviess County Housing Authority?

Jo Daviess County Housing Authority serves 64 low-income households. The agency manages 44 Housing Choice Vouchers and 67 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 73 percent of households served by Jo Daviess County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 88 percent of Jo Daviess County Housing Authority households.

How many Jo Daviess County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 20 households and make up 32 percent of households served by Jo Daviess County Housing Authority.

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

There are 39 female-headed renter households living in Jo Daviess County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 62% of those served by the Jo Daviess County Housing Authority.

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

Black 6
White 58

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

There are 24 households headed by seniors served by the Jo Daviess County Housing Authority. Senior households are 38% of households in Jo Daviess County Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 21 persons with disabilities living in Jo Daviess County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 33% of households served by the Jo Daviess County Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Jo Daviess County Housing Authority?

The Jo Daviess 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.

How often does Jo Daviess County Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Jo Daviess County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 15, 2024 and closed on May 29, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Jo Daviess County Housing Authority

Gearview Hgts Mccoy Manor

341 Franklin St, Galena, Illinois 61036

payment Subsidized
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