Housing Authorities | WAUKEGAN HOUSING AUTHORITY - Housing Choice Voucher Program
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.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
10/10/2023
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
215 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
Hours
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*
Application process
Visit website to apply. Documents Required: - No information has been provided by the Agency. Please call for details.
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
Agency info
WAUKEGAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
Organization that provides federally subsidized housing and housing assistance to low-income families