Vermilion Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Vermilion County, Illinois.

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Closed: Vermilion County, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Vermilion Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Vermilion County, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

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

The Vermilion Housing Authority (VHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from January 30, 2024, until February 1, 2024. This waiting list was last open in September, 2023. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to apply in person at the following locations:

  • January 30, 2024: Hoopeston Multi Agency Service Center.
  • January 31, 2024: Vermilion County Health Department.
  • February 1, 2024: Vermilion Housing Authority Richie Manor Office.

There were preferences, but they have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the VHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the VHA notice on January 19, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Vermilion Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Allerton, Danville, Fairmount, Georgetown, Hoopeston, and Rossville, Illinois.

The Vermilion Housing Authority (VHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications since at least November, 2020, until further notice.

Please note: According to the VHA "Online applications for Low-Income Public Housing will not be accessible the week of March 13 - March 17, 2023. If you would like to apply, you may download and print an application or obtain one from our administrative building during this week. "

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Vermilion County ResidentHas a legal domicile in Vermilion County
  • VeteranHead of household has served in the United States Armed Forces and who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable
  • WorkingHead/Spouse/Co-head work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week
  • ElderlyHead/Spouse/Co-head is 62 years or older
  • DisabledHead/Spouse/Co-head is disabled
  • Displaced by Natural DisasterFire, flood, earthquake or other federally declared disaster that has caused the unit to be uninhabitable
  • Displaced by Domestic ViolenceDisplaced by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking

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

For more information, visit the HACD website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACD on March,13, 2023

About The Agency

Vermilion Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,438 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 7:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday 7:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Friday 7:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm

1607 Clyman Lane, Danville, IL

Visit Website(217) 443-0621

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 Vermilion Housing Authority?

Vermilion Housing Authority serves 1,001 low-income households. The agency manages 916 Housing Choice Vouchers and 507 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Vermilion Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 77 percent of households served by Vermilion Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Vermilion Housing Authority households.

How many Vermilion Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 260 households and make up 26 percent of households served by Vermilion Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Vermilion Housing Authority?

There are 710 female-headed renter households living in Vermilion Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 71% of those served by the Vermilion Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Vermilion Housing Authority renters?

Black 641
White 320
Hispanic 30

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Vermilion Housing Authority?

There are 210 households headed by seniors served by the Vermilion Housing Authority. Senior households are 21% of households in Vermilion Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Vermilion Housing Authority housing?

There are 220 persons with disabilities living in Vermilion Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 22% of households served by the Vermilion Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Vermilion Housing Authority?

The Vermilion 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.

How often does Vermilion Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Vermilion Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on January 30, 2024 and closed on February 1, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Vermilion Housing Authority

Fair Oaks Addition

901 Fowler Ave, Danville, Illinois 61832

payment Subsidized

Mer Che Manor

723 Oak St, Danville, Illinois 61832

payment Subsidized

Churchill Towers, Madisonct., Carver Pkadd

101 E Seminary St, Danville, Illinois 61832

payment Subsidized
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