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The Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from August 26, 2019 at 8:30 am CT, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete an application at the SHA Administrative office, located at 200 N 11th St in Springfield, Illinois 62703; Tuesdays from 8:30 am until 11:30 am; and from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
Details of the required documents are listed here.
According to the SHA "All applicants MUST be interviewed by a Section 8 Specialist who will review the application for completeness, accuracy and ensure that appropriate signatures have been obtained. Applications submitted by mail, fax, or internet WILL NOT be accepted."
This waiting list has the following preferences:
It is not known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
For more information, visit the SHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the SHA public notice on May 9, 2023.
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (217) 753-5757.
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 05/11/2023.
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Springfield Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least January 7, 2019, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.
There are three ways to apply:
Required documents needed when submitting the application can be found here. Scroll down to the section titled "What do I bring to apply?"
Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the SHA at the address above on Mondays and Tuesdays only. Mailed applications will not be accepted.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Local residency; Working family; Elderly; Disabled.
For more information, visit the SHA waiting list page here, and the SHA Public Housing page here.
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (217) 753-5757.
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 01/06/2022.
The Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) Mainstream (Disabled) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open from January until March 5, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
Please note: According to the SHA, the Mainstream Voucher Program, "is a rent subsidy program for low and moderate income households WITH a family member(s) who has a disability. This includes those households that are transitioning out of institutional or other segregated setting, or at serious risk of institutionalization, or homeless or at risk of homelessness."
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete an application at the SHA office.
This waiting list had the following preferences: Resident of Sangamon County, IL; Employed in Sangamon County for the past 12 months or resident who is unable to work due to disability; Non-Elderly Disabled household member transitioning out of institutional or other segregated setter, or at serious risk of institutionalization, or homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the SHA Section 8 page here.
Last Updated on 04/09/2019.
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Springfield Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,451 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..
In addition, Springfield Housing Authority offers other programs for eligible households, including:
Low-income housing managed by Springfield Housing Authority is located in Sangamon County, IL.
Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.