Public Housing Waiting List

The Peoria Housing Authority (PHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2021, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

1. Pick up an application at the PHA Administrative Office; located at 100 S Richard Pryor Pl, Peoria, IL 61605; from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.
2. Call (309) 676-8736, Ext. 14079 to request an application by mail.

Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the Public Housing Eligibility Specialist in the PHA office at the address above; on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am until 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Applicants will be interviewed by the Public Housing Eligibility Specialist to review the application for completeness and accuracy. All adult (18+) household members must be present at the interview. The PHA states that applicants should allow time for an interview when the application is submitted.

The maximum income limits for each household size can be found here.

Required documents can be found here, in the "How to Apply" tab.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA on July 16, 2021.

Service Area

This waiting list is for rental assistance in Peoria, Illinois. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (309) 676-8736.