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.

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*

Voice

847-244-8500

Primary Program Phone

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