Section 8 Waiting Lists in Illinois

As of July 21st, 2023, there are 5 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in Illinois.

To apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in Illinois, you need to submit a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) application to the respective housing authority that has an open waiting list. Here are the waiting lists with their respective openings:

• The LaSalle and Grundy County, Illinois Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Fulton County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Grundy County, Illinois Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Knox County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list has been open since December 1st, 2014.
• The St. Clair County, Illinois Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 31st, 2015.
• The Woodford County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list has been open since April 1st, 2015.
• The Lee County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list has been open since April 13th, 2015.
• The Jersey County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list has been open since April 13th, 2015.
• The Henry and Stark County, Illinois Section 8 waiting list has been open since September 18th, 2018.
• The Peoria, Illinois Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Section 8 waiting list has been open since April 15th, 2019.
• The Williamson County, Illinois Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 14th, 2023.
• The DeKalb County, Illinois Limited Section 8 waiting list has been open since April 18th, 2024.
• The Logan County, Illinois Section 8 waiting list has been open since May 30th, 2024.
• The DeKalb County, Illinois Section 8 waiting list has been open since June 3rd, 2024.

You can apply to these waiting lists by submitting your Section 8 HCV application to the respective housing authorities on or after their opening dates.

Yes, as of June 28th, 2024, 3 of the Section 8 waiting lists in Illinois have preferences for seniors.

The Knox County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list has been open since December 1st, 2014.

The St. Clair County, Illinois Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 31st, 2015.

The Jersey County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list has been open since April 13th, 2015.

No, you do not have to live in Illinois to apply to an open waiting list in the state. However, many waiting lists do have preferences for local residents and commuters.