Knox County Housing Authority

Open: Knox County Housing Authority Section 8 Voucher

The Knox County Housing Authority (KCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list is currently open. It opened in December 2014, and is open indefinitely. This waiting list was last open in June 2012.

There are two ways to apply:

1. Download and print the pre-application online.
2. Pick up a pre-application at the KCHA office, located at 216 W. Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL. from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm ET, Monday-Thursday. 

Once the pre-application has been completed, it must be dropped off to the KCHA office at the address above.

The following preferences have been identified: Live or work in Knox County, employed or enrolled in higher education or job training, veteran, elderly, disabled, homeless, victim of domestic violence, displaced, rent burdened, living in substandard housing. Further explanation of each preference can be found here.

Applicants will receive a confirmation number upon submitting the pre-application. It is important to keep that number in a safe, easy to access place. It will be needed any time when referencing your pre-application with the housing authority.

For more information, visit the KCHA website, or call the office at (309) 342-8129.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (309)342-8129.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Knox County Housing Authority Public Housing

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


The housing authority has three apartment complexes ranging from 2-4 bedrooms for families and two complexes dedicated to senior/disabled individuals.


To apply for public housing please visit their website at www.knoxhousing.org to print and complete an application.  You can also stop by the Housing Authority central office located at 216 W. Simmons St., Galesburg, IL 61401.


Once you have completed you application please mail or hand deliver to the above address.


The housing authority lists the following preferences that may improve your spot on the waiting list as:


Living and or working in Knox County (32 pts)
Employed for 4 or more months (16 pts)
Veteran (8 pts)
Displaced (4 pts)
Applicants that spend more than 50% on rent and basic utilities (2 pts)


For any other questions or for more information please contact the Housing Authority by calling 309-342-8129 or visit their website at www.knoxhousing.org.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (309)342-8129.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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