Decatur Housing Authority
Waiting Lists
Learn more about Decatur Housing Authority.
Open: 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Family Public Housing
The Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) Family Public Housing waiting list for 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments is currently open.
The DHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from the earliest confirmed date of February 6, 2023, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
For more information, visit the DHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the DHA application page on February 6, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Macon County, Illinois. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (217) 423-7711.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Efficiency, Near Elderly Disabled Public Housing
The Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) Near Elderly and Disabled Public Housing waiting list for Efficiency apartments at Concord Efficiency is currently open.
The DHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from February 6, 2023, until further notice.
- Concord Efficiency, is located at 333 E Center St, Decatur, IL 62526; and has Studio; 1-bedroom units.
Please note: This waiting list is for applicants who are over the age of 50 or disabled.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed. The DHA pre-application states "Decatur Housing Authority ulitizies a local preference." But the specific preference, or preferences have not been confirmed. HUD's official term for any preference is called a "local preference." It's possible that this preference is for persons who reside and/or work in Macon County.
It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
For more information, visit the DHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the DHA notice on February 6, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Disabled Public Housing rental assistance in Decatur, Illinois. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (217) 423-7711.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: 1-Bedroom Disabled Public Housing
The Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) Near Elderly and Disabled Public Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Concord Highrise, Lexington Highrise, and Hartford Highrise is currently open.
The DHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from February 6, 2023, until further notice.
- Concord Highrise, is located at 333 E Center St, Decatur, IL 62526.
- Lexington Highrise, is located at 1221 N Van Dyke St, Decatur, IL 62526.
- Hartford Highrise, is located at 1096 W Decatur St, Decatur, IL 62526.
Please note: This waiting list is for applicants who are over the age of 50 or disabled.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed. The DHA pre-application states "Decatur Housing Authority ulitizies a local preference." But the specific preference, or preferences have not been confirmed. HUD's official term for any preference is called a "local preference." It's possible that this preference is for persons who reside and/or work in Macon County.
It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
For more information, visit the DHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the DHA notice on February 6, 2023.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (217) 423-7711.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Closed: Macon County, Illinois Section 8 Voucher
The Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.
The DHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from June 14, 2022 at 8:00 am, until June 21, 2022 at 4:30 pm CT. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.
There were two ways to apply during the opening period:
- Pick up the application in person at the DHA Administrative office.
- Complete an application online.
Once the paper application was completed, it was mailed to DHA office, standard mail delivery.
This waiting list had the following preferences:
- Local preference; you must live or work in Macon County at the time of application.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the DHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the DHA Facebook page notice on August 16, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Macon County, Illinois.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Closed: Poole and Cantrell Street Garden Apartments, Public Housing
The Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments at Poole and Cantrell Street Garden Apartments is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.
For more information, visit the DHA website.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
About Decatur Housing Authority
1808 East Locust Street, Decatur, IL | Visit Website | (217) 423-7711
Decatur Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,191 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..
In addition, Decatur Housing Authority offers other programs for eligible households, including:
- Family Self-Sufficiency
- Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
- Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
Housing Authority Jurisdiction
Low-income housing managed by Decatur Housing Authority is located in Macon County, IL.
Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.
Office Hours
Open today from 8:00am to 4:30pm CT.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am-4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am-4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am-4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am-4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am-4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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