Peoria Housing Authority

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Open: Peoria, Illinois Section 8 HCV

The Peoria Housing Authority (PHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from April 15, 2019 at 8:00 am CT, until October 2, 2023 at 12:00 am CT.

There are two ways to apply while the waiting list is open:

  1. Pick up an application at the PHA Administrative Office; located at 100 S Richard Pryor Pl, Peoria, IL 61605; from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.
  2. Call (309) 676-8736, Ext. 14079 to request an application by mail.

Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the HCV Eligibility Clerk in the PHA office at the address above; on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Applicants will be interviewed by the PHA Eligibility Clerk to review the application for completeness and accuracy. The PHA states that applicants should allow time for an interview when the application is submitted.

The maximum income limits for each household size can be found here.

Required documents can be found here, in the "How to Apply" tab.

This waiting list has the following preferences: 

  • Local Resident: Must be a resident of Peoria County for twelve (12) consecutive months
  • Working: Must have been employed for six (6) consecutive months
  • Disability: Head of Household diagnosed with documented disability
  • Student: Must be able to provide documentation of full-time student status
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Participant: Must be able to provide documentation of participation in an economic self-sufficiency program
  • Veteran: Head of Household or Spouse is a U.S. veteran

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

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA on September 6, 2023.

Service Area

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

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (309) 676-8736.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 09/06/2023.

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Open: Peoria Housing Authority Public Housing

The Peoria Housing Authority (PHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed date least July, 2021, until October 2, 2023 at 12:00 am CT.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Pick up an application at the PHA Administrative Office; located at 100 S Richard Pryor Pl, Peoria, IL 61605; from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.
  2. Call (309) 676-8736, Ext. 14079 to request an application by mail.

Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the Public Housing Eligibility Specialist in the PHA office at the address above; on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am until 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Applicants will be interviewed by the Public Housing Eligibility Specialist to review the application for completeness and accuracy. All adult (18+) household members must be present at the interview. The PHA states that applicants should allow time for an interview when the application is submitted.

The maximum income limits for each household size can be found here.

Required documents can be found here, in the "How to Apply" tab.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA on September 6, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Peoria, Illinois. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (309) 676-8736.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 09/06/2023.

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Open: Peoria, Illinois Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Section 8 HCV

Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Peoria Housing Authority (PHA) Near Elderly Disabled (NED) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2021, until further notice.

Please note: According to the PHA, "The NED Program serves the family whose head of household is disabled and under the age of 62."

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Pick up an application at the PHA Administrative Office; located at 100 S Richard Pryor Pl, Peoria, IL 61605; from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.
  2. Call (309) 676-8736, Ext. 14079 to request an application by mail.

Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the HCV Eligibility Clerk in the PHA office at the address above; on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Applicants will be interviewed by the PHA Eligibility Clerk to review the application for completeness and accuracy. The PHA states that applicants should allow time for an interview when the application is submitted.

The maximum income limits for each household size can be found here.

Required documents can be found here, in the "How to Apply" tab.

This waiting list has the following preferences: 

  • Local Resident: Must be a resident of Peoria County for twelve (12) consecutive months
  • Working: Must have been employed for six (6) consecutive months
  • Disability: Head of Household diagnosed with documented disability
  • Student: Must be able to provide documentation of full-time student status
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Participant: Must be able to provide documentation of participation in an economic self-sufficiency program
  • Veteran: Head of Household or Spouse is a U.S. veteran

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

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA on July 16, 2021.

Service Area

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

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (309) 676-8736.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 07/16/2021.

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About Peoria Housing Authority

100 South Richard Pryor Place, Peoria, IL | Visit Website | (309) 676-8736

Peoria Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,933 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

In addition, Peoria Housing Authority offers other programs for eligible households, including:

  • Family Self-Sufficiency
  • Mainstream Voucher
  • Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)
  • Homeownership
  • Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Voucher

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Peoria Housing Authority is located in Peoria, IL.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.