This housing agency serves Lee County, Illinois.
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| Open Until Further Notice: Lee County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Lee County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
The Lee County Housing Authority (LCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open until further notice.
To apply, complete a pre-application at the LCHA office, located at 1000 Washington Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.
This waiting list has a preference for Lee County residents.
For more information, call the LCHA office at (815) 284-2759.
The Lee County Housing Authority public housing program waiting list is currently open and accepting applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.
The only way to apply for the public housing waiting list is to fill out an application at the housing authority office located at 1000 Washington Ave., Dixon, IL during normal business hours.
Once you have completed the application you must hand deliver to the above address during normal business hours. Be sure to bring originals of birth certificates, social security cards, proof of income, and photo IDs for all adult household members.
For more information you can contact them by calling 815-284-2759.
Lee County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 253 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
1000 Washington Avenue, Dixon, IL
(815) 284-2759Section 8 Application Checklist
DownloadKeep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online
Lee County Housing Authority serves 189 low-income households. The agency manages 42 Housing Choice Vouchers and 192 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 70 percent of households served by Lee County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 88 percent of Lee County Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 68 households and make up 36 percent of households served by Lee County Housing Authority.
There are 120 female-headed renter households living in Lee County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 64% of those served by the Lee County Housing Authority.
| Black | 15 |
| Native American | 2 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 2 |
| White | 164 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
There are 45 households headed by seniors served by the Lee County Housing Authority. Senior households are 24% of households in Lee County Housing Authority housing.
There are 51 persons with disabilities living in Lee County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 27% of households served by the Lee County Housing Authority.
The Lee 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.
Preferences are not a requirement.
You should still consider applying to waiting lists with preferences you don't qualify for. There is still a chance to get housing.Dessiré Rodriguez says:
"Affordable Housing Online is by far, the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and expansive Section 8 information database."