Springfield Housing Authority

Open: Sangamon County, Illinois Section 8 HCV

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:

• Local Resident: Residency Preference must be demonstrated by having a permanent physical residence within the jurisdictional area of Sangamon County. Physical residence shall be defined as a domicile with a mailing address, other than a post office box, for which the applicant can produce one or more of the following; a lease or a purchase agreement, utility bills showing the claimed residence address, or two pieces of first class mail addressed to a member of the applicant household at the claimed address.
• Local Employment: Applicant households in which a member of the household (head, spouse or sole member) is currently employed in Sangamon County for twelve (12) consecutive months or longer. Eligibility for Local Employment Preference must be demonstrated by third party employment verification. Applicants in Sangamon County where the head and spouse, or sole members is age 62 or older, or is a person with disabilities will also be awarded this preference.

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.

Service Area

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

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (217) 753-5757.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 05/11/2023.

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Open: Springfield Housing Authority Public Housing

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:

1. Download and print the application online. Scroll down to the section titled "How do I apply for Public Housing?" and select the "Springfield Housing Authority Application" link.
2. Pick up an application at at 200 N. 11th Street, Springfield, Illinois; Monday-Friday, 8:30 am until 11:30 am; and 1:00 pm until 4:30 pm CT.
3. Call (217) 753-5757 to request an application by mail.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (217) 753-5757.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 01/06/2022.

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