Housing Authority of the City of Marion

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Open: Housing Authority of the City of Marion Public Housing

The Housing Authority of the City of Marion (HACM) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of March, 2019, until further notice. Waiting lists for specific communities or bedroom sizes may be closed.

There are two ways to apply while the waitlist is open:

  1. Print the paper application.
  2. Pick up an application at the HACM office, located at 501 North Market Street Marion, IL 62959, from 8:30 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:30 pm CT.

Once the application has been completed, it must either:

  1. Hand delivered to the HACM office, address mentioned above.
  2. Emailed to adeaton@marionhousing.org, along with the following information:
  • Verification of all income from all sources (if working please include 3 current paystubs)
  • Birth certificates and Social Security cards for all individuals planning to live in the unit
  • A photo ID of all members over 18 years of age
  • If married or divorced, copy of marriage license or Judgment of Dissolution
  • Names and complete addresses of current and/or previous landlord(s)
  • If a family member is pregnant, a statement from the physician
  • Verification of any preference(s) to which you believe you are entitled

This waiting list has the following preferences: Displaced by natural disaster, displaced by government action, living in substandard housing, rent burdened, working, live or work in Marion.

For more information, visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM website on March 22, 2024.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (618) 9971258.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 03/22/2024.

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Closed: Marion, Illinois Section 8 Voucher

The Housing Authority of the City of Marion (HACM) last accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from April 8, 2024, until May 30, 2024.

There are three ways to apply while the waitlist is open:

  1. Complete the application at the HACM office located at 501 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
  2. Pick up an application from the HACM office, address mentioned above.
  3. Print the paper application.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be dropped off at the HACM office, address mentioned above, during office hours.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $28,750 | 5 Persons $44,350
  • 2 Persons $32,850 | 6 Persons $47,650
  • 3 Persons $36,950 | 7 Person $50,950
  • 4 Persons $41,050 | 8 Persons $54,200

This waiting list has the following preferences: 

  • Disabled, Live or Work Locally, Homeless, Working/Employed, Victims of Domestic Violence, Rent Burdened, Displaced by Government Action, Displaced by Natural Disaster, Live in Substandard Housing, Victims of Hate Crimes. 

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM Section 8 page on March 22, 2024.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Marion, Illinois.

Last Updated on 05/30/2024.

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About Housing Authority of the City of Marion

501 North Market Street, Marion, IL | Visit Website | (618) 997-1258

Housing Authority of the City of Marion provides affordable housing for up to 480 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 the City of Marion is located in Marion, IL.

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

Office Hours

Open today from 8:30am to 4:30pm CT.

Closed from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Day Hours
Monday 8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30pm