Peoria, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Peoria, Illinois.

The Peoria Housing Authority (PHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from April 15, 2019 until October 2, 2023.

There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply while the waiting list was open:

1. Pick up an application at the PHA Administrative Office.
2. Call the PHA to request an application by mail.

Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the HCV Eligibility Clerk in the PHA office.

This waiting list had the following preferences: 

• Local Resident: Must be a resident of Peoria County for twelve (12) consecutive months
• Working: Must have been employed for six (6) consecutive months
• Disability: Head of Household diagnosed with documented disability
• Student: Must be able to provide documentation of full-time student status
• Economic Self-Sufficiency Participant: Must be able to provide documentation of participation in an economic self-sufficiency program
• Veteran: Head of Household or Spouse is a U.S. veteran

It was 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 September 6, 2023.