Sangamon County, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

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

The Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from August 26, 2019 at 8:30 am, until May 28, 2024 at 4:30 pm CT.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete an application at the SHA Administrative office, located at 200 N 11th St in Springfield, Illinois 62703; Tuesdays from 8:30 am until 11:30 am; and from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Local Resident: Residency Preference must be demonstrated by having a permanent physical residence within the jurisdictional area of Sangamon County. Physical residence shall be defined as a domicile with a mailing address, other than a post office box, for which the applicant can produce one or more of the following; a lease or a purchase agreement, utility bills showing the claimed residence address, or two pieces of first class mail addressed to a member of the applicant household at the claimed address.
• Local Employment: Applicant households in which a member of the household (head, spouse or sole member) is currently employed in Sangamon County for twelve (12) consecutive months or longer. Eligibility for Local Employment Preference must be demonstrated by third party employment verification. Applicants in Sangamon County where the head and spouse, or sole members is age 62 or older, or is a person with disabilities will also be awarded this preference.

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

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SHA public notice on May 6, 2024.