Housing Authority - City of Alton

Open: Housing Authority - City of Alton Public Housing

The Alton City Housing Authority is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and elderly/disabled individuals. 


This Housing Authority has two apartment complexes dedicated to the elderly/disabled individuals and two apartment complexes dedicated to families, located throughout Alton City.


To apply for public housing, visit their office during normal business hours Monday- Friday, located at 2406 Crawford Ave., Alton, IL 62002.


Once the application is completed you must hand deliver it on Wednesday's only between the hours of 9am-5pm.  All adults in the household must be present.  Also, be sure to bring birth certificates, social security cards, proof of income, and photo IDs for 18 an older applicants.


This Housing Authority lists the following preferences that may improve your spot on the waiting list as:  working for 6 months, elderly, disabled, veteran, homeless, local, or training/education.


The wait time for public housing is approximately one year.


For more information the Housing Authority can be reached by calling 618-683-4791 during normal business hours.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (618)465-4260.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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