Vermilion Housing Authority

Waiting Lists

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Open: Vermilion Housing Authority Public Housing

The Vermilion Housing Authority (VHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications since at least November, 2020, until further notice.

Please note: According to the VHA "Online applications for Low-Income Public Housing will not be accessible the week of March 13 - March 17, 2023. If you would like to apply, you may download and print an application or obtain one from our administrative building during this week. "

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Vermilion County Resident
    Has a legal domicile in Vermilion County
  • Veteran
    Head of household has served in the United States Armed Forces and who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable
  • Working
    Head/Spouse/Co-head work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week
  • Elderly
    Head/Spouse/Co-head is 62 years or older
  • Disabled
    Head/Spouse/Co-head is disabled
  • Displaced by Natural Disaster
    Fire, flood, earthquake or other federally declared disaster that has caused the unit to be uninhabitable
  • Displaced by Domestic Violence
    Displaced by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking

It is not known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HACD website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACD on March,13, 2023

Service Area

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Allerton, Danville, Fairmount, Georgetown, Hoopeston, and Rossville, Illinois. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (217) 443-0621.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Closed: Vermilion County, Illinois Section 8 Voucher

The Vermilion Housing Authority (VHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from January 30, 2024, until February 1, 2024. This waiting list was last open in September, 2023. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to apply in person at the following locations:

  • January 30, 2024: Hoopeston Multi Agency Service Center.
  • January 31, 2024: Vermilion County Health Department.
  • February 1, 2024: Vermilion Housing Authority Richie Manor Office.

There were preferences, but they have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the VHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the VHA notice on January 19, 2023.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 02/01/2024.

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About Vermilion Housing Authority

1607 Clyman Lane, Danville, IL | Visit Website | (217) 443-0621

Vermilion Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,438 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

In addition, Vermilion Housing Authority offers other programs for eligible households, including:

  • Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
  • Family Unification Program (FUP)

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

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

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

Office Hours

Open today from 7:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm CT.

Day Hours
Monday 7:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday 7:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Friday 7:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:00pm