Sangamon County, Illinois Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open.

The SHA is accepting applications from August 26, 2019 at 8:30 am CT, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete an application at the SHA Administrative office, located at 200 N 11th St in Springfield, Illinois 62703; from 8:30 am until 11:30 am; and from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.

Details of the required documents are listed here.

According to the SHA "All applicants MUST be interviewed by a Section 8 Specialist who will review the application for completeness, accuracy and ensure that appropriate signatures have been obtained. Applications submitted by mail, fax, or internet WILL NOT be accepted."

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Local Resident: Residency Preference must be demonstrated by having a permanent physical residence within the jurisdictional area of Sangamon County. Physical residence shall be defined as a domicile with a mailing address, other than a post office box, for which the applicant can produce one or more of the following; a lease or a purchase agreement, utility bills showing the claimed residence address, or two pieces of first class mail addressed to a member of the applicant household at the claimed address.
• Local Employment: Applicant households in which a member of the household (head, spouse or sole member) is currently employed in Sangamon County for twelve (12) consecutive months or longer. Eligibility for Local Employment Preference must be demonstrated by third party employment verification. Applicants in Sangamon County where the head and spouse, or sole members is age 62 or older, or is a person with disabilities will also be awarded this preference.

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

For more information, read the SHA public notice, visit the SHA section 8 page, or visit the SHA website.

Service Area

This waiting list is for rental assistance in Sangamon County, Illinois.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (217) 753-5757.