Rockford Housing Commission

This housing agency serves Rockford, Michigan.

Waiting List
Closed: Rockford, Michigan Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Rogue Valley Towers Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Rockford, Michigan Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Rockford Housing Commission (RHC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The RHC last accepted Section 8 HCV applications for this waiting list from October 13, 2021, until October 22, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $28,000 | 5 Persons $43,200
  • 2 Persons $32,000 | 6 Persons $46,400
  • 3 Persons $36,000 | 7 Persons $49,600
  • 4 Persons $40,000 | 8 Persons $52,800

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the RHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RHC on October 12, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Rogue Valley Towers Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Rockford Housing Commission (RHC) waiting list for Elderly/Disabled Public Housing apartments at Rogue Valley Towers is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2015, until further notice.

Please note: This is the only Public Housing community managed by the RHC.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Print the application that is online here. Select the "Application for Public Housing" link.
  2. Call the RHC at (616) 866-0371 to request an application by mail.

For more information, visit the RHC website.

About The Agency

Rockford Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 142 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9:00am-5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

59 South Main Street, Rockford, MI

Visit Website(616) 866-0371

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 Rockford Housing Commission?

Rockford Housing Commission serves 100 low-income households. The agency manages 93 Housing Choice Vouchers and 52 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Rockford Housing Commission?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 65 percent of households served by Rockford Housing Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Rockford Housing Commission households.

How many Rockford Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 23 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Rockford Housing Commission.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Rockford Housing Commission?

There are 81 female-headed renter households living in Rockford Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Rockford Housing Commission.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Rockford Housing Commission renters?

Black 27
Asian-Pacific Islander 1
White 68
Hispanic 4

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Rockford Housing Commission?

There are 46 households headed by seniors served by the Rockford Housing Commission. Senior households are 46% of households in Rockford Housing Commission housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Rockford Housing Commission housing?

There are 31 persons with disabilities living in Rockford Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 31% of households served by the Rockford Housing Commission.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Rockford Housing Commission?

The Rockford Housing Commission 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 Rockford Housing Commission open new waiting lists?

Rockford Housing Commission’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 13, 2021 and closed on October 22, 2021.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Rockford Housing Commission

Rogue Valley Towers

59 S Main St, Rockford, Michigan 49341