WAUKEGAN HOUSING AUTHORITY - Housing Choice Voucher Program

Address

215 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 244-8500

www.waukeganhousing.com

Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM*

*Friday is remote only*

AKA:

HCV; Section 8

Description:

Provides rental subsidies for eligible households and pays the landlords directly. Participants find their own housing in the private market that meets the requirements of the program. Clients pay the difference between the rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program. The voucher program also has provisions that outline tenant and owner responsibility. Also offers specialized voucher programs for specific populations, including:

- MVP Vouchers: vouchers for individuals with disabilities
- Family Unification Program: vouchers for families who lack adequate housing or youth
ages 18 - 21 years old and left foster care at age 16 years or older
- HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing: vouchers for homeless citizens.

Eligibility:

Must be families or individuals who are low-income and a citizen of the United States. Head of household must be 18 years of age or legally emancipated and at least one family member must have legal residency status in the United States.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Visit website to apply.

Documents Required:
- No information has been provided by the Agency. Please call for details.

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(847) 244-8500

crodney@waukeganhousing.com

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 244-8500

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

215 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085

Mailing

215 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

Federal

Date of Official Change:

October 10, 2023

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