Public Housing Waiting List
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Waiting List StatusOpen
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Program TypePublic Housing
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Phone Number(217) 753-5757.
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Location200 North 11th Street Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois 62703
Eligibility
The Springfield Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least January 7, 2019, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.
There are three ways to apply:
- Download and print the application online here. Scroll down to the section titled "How do I apply for Public Housing?" and select the "Springfield Housing Authority Application" link.
- Pick up an application at at 200 N. 11th Street, Springfield, Illinois; Monday-Friday, 8:30 am until 11:30 am; and 1:00 pm until 4:30 pm CT.
- Call (217) 753-5757 to request an application by mail.
Required documents needed when submitting the application can be found here. Scroll down to the section titled "What do I bring to apply?"
Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the SHA at the address above on Mondays and Tuesdays only. Mailed applications will not be accepted.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Local residency; Working family; Elderly; Disabled.
For more information, visit the SHA waiting list page here, and the SHA Public Housing page here.
How to apply
- Find and contact the housing authority
- Determine your eligibility and apply
- Receive the rental voucher
- Find affordable apartments
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (217) 753-5757.