Effingham County Housing Authority

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Open: Effingham County Housing Authority Public Housing

The Effingham County Housing Authority is currently accepting public housing applications for families and elderly disabled individuals.


This Housing Authority offers 147 units, located in Effingham County.


To apply for public housing you must go to the Housing Authority office located at 215 Banker St., Effingham, IL 62401, during normal office hours.


Once the application has been completed you must hand deliver to the above address. Be sure to bring originals of birth certificates, social security cards, proof of income, and photo IDs for all adult household members.


For more information please contact the Housing Authority during normal office hours at 217-342-3520.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (217)342-3520.

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Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Closed: Effingham County Housing Authority Public Housing

The Effingham County Housing Authority is currently accepting public housing applications for families and elderly disabled individuals.


This Housing Authority offers 147 units, located in Effingham County.The Effingham County Housing Authority is currently accepting public housing applications for families and elderly disabled individuals.


This Housing Authority offers 147 units, located in Effingham County.


To apply for public housing you must go to the Housing Authority office located at 215 Banker St., Effingham, IL 62401, during normal office hours.


Once the application has been completed you must hand deliver to the above address. Be sure to bring originals of birth certificates, social security cards, proof of income, and photo IDs for all adult household members.


For more information please contact the Housing Authority during normal office hours at 217-342-3520.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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About Effingham County Housing Authority

215 North Banker Street, Effingham, IL (217) 342-3520

Effingham County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 104 low and moderate income households through its Public Housing program..

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Effingham County Housing Authority is located in Effingham County, IL.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.