Winnebago County Housing Authority

About This Building

Text: Winnebago County Housing Authority - Providing Housing Assistance to Low Income Residents Heading 1: Housing Assistance Programs for Low Income Residents The Winnebago County Housing Authority offers various programs designed to assist low income residents with housing. These programs include Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8, specifically for residents of Winnebago and Stephenson counties. Heading 2: Income-Based Programs with Eligibility Guidelines The housing assistance programs provided by Winnebago County Housing Authority are income based. The eligibility guidelines for these programs are determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Heading 3: Waiting Lists and Application Process Due to the high demand for housing assistance, there may be waiting lists for both rentals and vouchers. At times, these waiting lists may temporarily close to new applicants based on their size and the length of time applicants have been waiting. For more information on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, as well as the status of any waiting lists, please contact the Housing Authority directly. Heading 4: Contact Information and Office Hours The Winnebago County Housing Authority office is conveniently located inside the Washington Park Community Center. Their office hours are from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. If you are in need of housing assistance, feel free to reach out to them for more information and guidance.