St. Clair County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves St Clair County, Illinois. Service does not extend to East St Louis, Illinois.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: St. Clair County, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: St. Clair County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: St. Clair County, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The St. Clair County Housing Authority (SCCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least June, 2018, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the application that is available online. In the "Programs" tab, go to "HCVP Housing Choice Voucher Program" and then select the "Housing Application" link.

Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to:

St. Clair County Housing Authority - Application1790 S. 74th St.Belleville, IL 62223

This waiting list has the following preferences: 

  • Living or working in the jurisdiction
  • Employed (or a senior citizen, or person with a disability)
  • Unmet housing need
  • Veteran or the survivor of a veteran
  • Law enforcement official or certified teacher
  • Being displaced by government action or a presidentially declared disaster

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SCCHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: St. Clair County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The St. Clair County Housing Authority (SCCHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least November, 2017, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the application that is available online. In the "Programs" tab, go to "Public Housing" and then select the "Housing Application" link.

Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to:

St. Clair County Housing Authority - Application1790 S. 74th St.Belleville, IL 62223

This waiting list has the following preferences: 

  • Living or working in the jurisdiction
  • Employed (or a senior citizen, or person with a disability)
  • Unmet housing need
  • Veteran or the survivor of a veteran
  • Law enforcement official or certified teacher
  • Being displaced by government action or a presidentially declared disaster

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SCCHA website.

About The Agency

St. Clair County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 3,595 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

1790 South 74th Street, Belleville, IL

Visit Website(618) 277-3290

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 St. Clair County Housing Authority?

St. Clair County Housing Authority serves 3,002 low-income households. The agency manages 2,695 Housing Choice Vouchers and 793 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the St. Clair County Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by St. Clair County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of St. Clair County Housing Authority households.

How many St. Clair County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 990 households and make up 33 percent of households served by St. Clair County Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the St. Clair County Housing Authority?

There are 2521 female-headed renter households living in St. Clair County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 84% of those served by the St. Clair County Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among St. Clair County Housing Authority renters?

Black 2,552
White 390
Hispanic 30

How many senior-headed renter households are served by St. Clair County Housing Authority?

There are 810 households headed by seniors served by the St. Clair County Housing Authority. Senior households are 27% of households in St. Clair County Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in St. Clair County Housing Authority housing?

There are 660 persons with disabilities living in St. Clair County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 22% of households served by the St. Clair County Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the St. Clair County Housing Authority?

The St. Clair 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by St. Clair County Housing Authority

Lincoln Park Villas

1159 South Lincoln Avenue, O'fallon, Illinois 62269

Clayton Manor

713 Leslie Dr, Marissa, Illinois 62257

Cottages Cathedral Square

300 S 2ND ST, Belleville, Illinois 62220

Washington Park

111 E Randle St, Lebanon, Illinois 62204

Centreville

5933 Mitchell Ln, Centreville, Illinois 62207

Belleville

114 S Church St, Belleville, Illinois 62220

Mathison Manor James

4701 Bates St, Centreville, Illinois 62207

Mathison Manor James

6701 Clarita St, Centreville, Illinois 62207

Centreville

4769 Piggott Ave, Centreville, Illinois 62207

Hawthorne Apartments

150 Mousette Ln, Alorton, Illinois 62207

Belleville

412A Fullerton Rd, Swansea, Illinois 62226