Analysis by Ayat Elkarib
Last Updated: February, 3rd 2026
This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in McHenry, Illinois.
The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) Near Elderly waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Berkshire Johnsburg is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least February, 2021, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, print the application and background check form available online here. Scroll down to the "Berkshire Johnsburg" section.
This waiting list has the following preferences:
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.
For more information, visit the MCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the MCHA on February 24, 2021.
The application may be printed out from https://www.mchenrycountyhousing.org/open-waiting-list/.
Berkshire Johnsburg, Near Elderly has preferences for: Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Veterans, Homeless. Preferences are not required but Project-Based applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
Berkshire Johnsburg, Near Elderly Project-Based Waiting List is managed by McHenry County Housing Authority.
McHenry County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,015 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
This housing agency serves McHenry County, Illinois.
If you're a homeless veteran, contact your VA Medical Center.
You may have an opportunity to apply for a VASH voucher, which is a Section 8 voucher for homeless veterans.Takesha Powell says:
"Affordable Housing Online is a great resource that provides a lot of helpful links to get low-income and affordable housing."