The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides housing assistance, in the form of Section 8 vouchers, to low-income families. The Section 8 vouchers are used to help the family pay for housing. Local public housing agencies (PHA) administer vouchers based on household income and family size and recipients are free to choose any housing that meets program requirements.
How does one qualify for Section 8?
To be eligible for Housing Choice in Rockton, Illinois you must:
1. Have low or very low income based on annual gross income; the family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live.
2. Be in need of decent, safe, and/or sanitary housing.
3. The applicant must meet the documentation requirements of citizenship or eligible immigration status. Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for section 8 housing voucher assistance.
4. Anyone evicted from public housing for drug-related criminal activity are ineligible for assistance for at least 3 years from the date of the eviction.
5. Other factors: Local housing authorities may consider additional factors such as family size, disability status, and the local demand for housing vouchers when determining eligibility.
If you're on the hunt for a 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom house for rent in Charlotte, NC, Section 8 properties may be worth considering.
Section 8 Apartments
We have located 28 apartments that accepts section 8 voucher in Rockton, Illinois. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Greencastle Of Mulford
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 115
Address :
2750 N Mulford RD,
Loves Park, IL 61111.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 108
- 2 Bedroom: 7
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Greencastle of Mulford, Inc.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: dzenkner@embraceliving.org
- Phone: (630)521-8075
Heritage Homestead Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 24
Address :
206 Newman Street,
Durand, IL 61024.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 16
- 2 Bedroom: 8
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Heritage Homestead Apartments
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: perryharenda@star-hold.com
- Phone:
Milestone Group Home
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 8
Address :
3310 SEARLES AVE,
Rockford, IL 61103.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 8
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- MILESTONE, INC.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: sway@milestone-inc.org
- Phone: (815) 654-6100
Concord Commons Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 216
Address :
3552 Elm ST,
Rockford, IL 61102.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 144
- 3 Bedroom: 72
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $0.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $1,140.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- LRC - Concord Commons LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: LRCNotify@ledic.com
- Phone: 3349544458
Luther Center
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 200
Address :
111 W. State Street,
Rockford, IL 61101.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 187
- 2 Bedroom: 13
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Luther Center Apartments LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: michelle@thecapitalrealty.com
- Phone: 845-356-7773 ext 112
The Terrace
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 128
Address :
2321 HALSTED RD,
Rockford, IL 61103.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 127
- 2 Bedroom: 1
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Terrace Senior Apartments
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: asofka@evergreenres.com
- Phone: (312) 234-9400
Village Green Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 40
Address :
748 SALEM ST,
Rockton, IL 61072.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 16
- 2 Bedroom: 24
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Village Green-Rockton LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jargianas@aol.com
- Phone: 773-338-2222
Park Tower Apts
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 151
Address :
540 Clifford Ave.,
Loves Park, IL 61111.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 151
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Park Tower Associates an Il Ltd Ptr
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: gerrywalters@ppmil.com
- Phone: 815-639-0034
Winn Green Village
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 24
Address :
102 Clayton CT,
Winnebago, IL 61088.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 24
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Star-Village Green Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: GerryWalters@ppmil.com
- Phone: 815-397-8827
Ken Rock Elderly Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 31
Address :
1631 HAMILTON AVE,
Rockford, IL 61109.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 8
- 1 Bedroom: 23
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $555.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- KEN-ROCK ELDERLY APARTMENTS, INC.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: mrkenrock@kenrock.org
- Phone: (815) 968-7777
Milestone,Inc. Elmwood East & Strat
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 12
Address :
2642 ELMWOOD RD,
Rockford, IL 61103.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 6
- 1 Bedroom: 6
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $555.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- MILESTONE, INC.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: sway@milestone-inc.org
- Phone: (815) 654-6100
Milestone Developments For The Disabled
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 16
Address :
4069 APPLEWOOD AVE,
Loves Park, IL 61111.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 16
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- MILESTONE, INC.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: sway@milestone-inc.org
- Phone: (815) 654-6100
Skyrise Apts
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 34
Address :
837 N MAIN ST,
Rockford, IL 61103.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 18
- 1 Bedroom: 16
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $555.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- SKYRISE LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: meglei@comcast.net
- Phone: 6309868611
Wildberry Village
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 72
Address :
5725 FOREST HILLS RD,
Rockford, IL 61114.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 40
- 3 Bedroom: 32
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $0.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $1,140.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- 74 Rockford, LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: joshua@generalcapitalgroup.com
- Phone: 414-228-3501
Stepping Stones
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 30
Address :
2871 City View Dr.,
Rockford, IL 61103.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 30
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Supported Housing Management Corporation
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: bus@ssrinc.org
- Phone: 815-963-0683
Valkommen Plaza
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 171
Address :
310 7TH ST,
Rockford, IL 61104.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 170
- 2 Bedroom: 1
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Valkommen Plaza, Seventh Street Midtown Developers
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: cekstrom@fridhcorp.com
- Phone: 815-229-0833
Greencastle Of Bienterra
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 59
Address :
250 Bienterra Trail,
Rockford, IL 61107.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 59
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Greencastle of Bienterra, Inc.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: rgaines@embraceliving.org
- Phone: 6305218075
Christian Life Retirement Center Iv
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 39
Address :
4260 Sunset Terrace,
Loves Park, IL 61111.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 39
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Greencastle of Loves Park, Inc.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: dzenkner@embraceliving.org
- Phone: 6305218075
Mosaic Housing Corporation Xiv
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 9
Address :
4908 Hampshire Close,
Rockford, IL 61109.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 2
- 2 Bedroom: 7
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Mosaic Housing Corp XIV-Rockford
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: kari.brickman@mosaicinfo.org
- Phone: 402-896-3884
Mulford Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 8
Address :
635 SOUTH MULFORD,
Rockford, IL 61108.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 8
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Hawkeye Housing NFP
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: sway@milestone-inc.org
- Phone: 815-639-2801
Commonwealth Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 8
Address :
6610 Commonwealth Drive,
Loves Park, IL 61111.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 8
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Wallace Place, NFP
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: s.gilbert@milestone-inc.org
- Phone: 815-639-2805
Auburn Manor Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 107
Address :
4026 AUBURN ST,
Rockford, IL 61101.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 4
- 1 Bedroom: 35
- 2 Bedroom: 68
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $555.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- AUBURN MANOR APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: dsutton@mid-northern.com
- Phone: 815-968-7777
Faust Landmark Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 200
Address :
630 East State Street,
Rockford, IL 61104.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 58
- 1 Bedroom: 107
- 2 Bedroom: 35
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $555.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Rockford Faust Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: mfinkle@related.com
- Phone: 212-421-5333
Spring Ridge
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 59
Address :
6645 Fincham Dr,
Rockford, IL 61108.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 59
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Spring Ridge Housing for Seniors, Inc.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: lisa.Ingalls@lssi.org
- Phone: (815) 636-2496
Rockford Supportive Housing
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 19
Address :
5488 Wansford Way,
Rockford, IL 61109.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 16
- 2 Bedroom: 3
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Rockford Supportive Housing
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: chuber@otrassn.org
- Phone: 847-328-6633
Christian Life Retirement Allerton
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 20
Address :
5921 Allerton Drive,
Rockford, IL 61114.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 20
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $0.00
- 3 Bedroom: $0.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- Greencastle of Allerton, Inc.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: dzenkner@embraceliving.org
- Phone: 6305218075
The Grove At Keith Creek
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 43
Address :
500 South New Towne Drive,
Rockford, IL 61108.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 17
- 3 Bedroom: 26
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $0.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $1,140.00
- 4 Bedroom: $0.00
Owner Name :
- South Newtowne Homes LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: dclark@gormanusa.com
- Phone: 6088353900
Orton Keyes
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Total Units: 175
Address :
633 Ranger St,
Rockford, IL 61109.
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Room Availability :
- Condo: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 10
- 2 Bedroom: 74
- 3 Bedroom: 50
- 4 Bedroom: 34
Rent:
- Condo: $0.00
- 1 Bedroom: $635.00
- 2 Bedroom: $836.00
- 3 Bedroom: $1,140.00
- 4 Bedroom: $1,214.00
Owner Name :
- Orton Keyes LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jwuetrich@gormanusa.com
- Phone: 6088353900
Steps to Get Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments in Rockton, Illinois
1. Find Public Housing Agency (PHA) in Rockton, Illinois
The Public Housing Voucher is overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is administered by local PHAs. Your public housing agency in Rockton, Illinois can help you find and afford low-income housing
2. Determine if you are eligible.
Applicant eligibility is based on both the family size and the total annual gross income. In general, the income may not exceed 50 percent of the area’s Federal Poverty Limit.
Section 8 is only available to US citizens and certain categories of legal immigration status. The public housing agency(PHA) in Rockton, Illinois will help determine if you are eligible for Section 8 Housing.
Public Housing Agencies(PHA) are required to distribute 75% of vouchers to applicants whose income is less than 30% of the median county income
3. Get Section 8 Applications
Housing section 8 applications in Rockton, Illinois are free. It may be available online, by mail or at the Winnebago county housing authority office.
4. Apply for Section 8
Applying for the section 8 is a fairly easy process. During the application process, the PHA will collect information on
- Family Income
- Total Assets
- Family Size
The Public Housing Authority will do income verification and identity verification to check your eligibility. They will verify this information with other local agencies, your employer and bank and determine the amount of the housing assistance payment against section 8 housing list.
5. Find out Section 8 Waiting List in Rockton, Illinois
If the Housing Authority determines that your family is eligible, you will be put on a waiting list, unless it is able to assist you immediately. Once your name is reached on the waiting list, the PHA will contact you and issue to you a payment voucher.
PHAs may give a preference to a family who is
- 1. Homeless or living in substandard housing
- 2. Paying more than 50% of its income for rent
- 3. Involuntarily displaced.
If there is a high demand, remaining eligible section 8 applications are picked based on random lottery. The PHA must provide reasoning for rejection. If an applicants is not happy with rejection can request an informal review.
6. Find Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments in Rockton, Illinois
The section 8 housing choice voucher program allows applicant to pick eligible house or apartment that accept section 8 unit based on family size. Tenants will typically pay 30 percent of their monthly income toward rent.
Once individual find a house or an apartment that accepts housing vouchers it must pass physical inspection. A housing voucher payment goes direct to landlord to pay for the section 8 rental house.
FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is section 8 housing?
The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.
2. What is a housing voucher
The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
3. What is the most section 8 will pay?
The housing voucher payments cover most of the voucher holder's rent. On average, each household will pay somewhere between 30% and 40% of its income on rent
4. What is counted as income for Section 8?
HUD define income as
- The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
- The net income from the operation of a business or profession.
- the 401(k) money is considered an asset for Section 8 housing.
5. how to get section 8 immediately?
There is a limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units. The process for how to apply is still long, complicated, and time consuming.
6. How long does it take to get Section 8 voucher after interview?
When a PHA in Rockton, Illinois issues a voucher, it give the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family on the based on various factors.