Housing Authority of Elgin

Waiting Lists

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Closed: Elgin Area, Illinois Section 8 Voucher

The Housing Authority of Elgin (HAE) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from March 1, 2024, until 2,000 applications were received. This waiting list was last open in September, 2018. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.        

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

200 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HAE website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAE public notice on February 20, 2024.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Algonquin, Batavia, Carpentersville, East and West Dundee, Elburn, Elgin (includes Cook County Elgin), Geneva, Gilberts, Hampshire, North Aurora, South Elgin, St. Charles, and Sugar Grove, Illinois.

Last Updated on 03/21/2024.

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Closed: Fox River and Rivers Edge Townhomes, Affordable Housing Program (RAD, LIHTC) Project-Based

The Housing Authority of Elgin (HAE) last accepted Affordable Housing Program waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom apartments at Fox River and Rivers Edge Townhomes for one day only on March 22, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, complete an application in person at the Central Park Towers in the computer lab.

Please note: " Minimum Requirements:

  • Must have a minimum of 3 household members to qualify/maximum of 6.
  • Must bring birth certificates and social security cards for all household members plus ID/DL for all adults."

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HAE website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAE public notice on March 21, 2024.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental assistance in Elgin, Illinois .

Last Updated on 03/22/2024.

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About Housing Authority of Elgin

130 South State Street, Elgin, IL | Visit Website | (847) 742-3853

Housing Authority of Elgin provides affordable housing for up to 1,146 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Housing Authority of Elgin is located in:

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 5:00pm CT.

Office is closed from noon to 1:00 pm for lunch.

Day Hours
Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed