“I am tomorrow, or some future day, what I establish today. I am today what I established yesterday, or some previous day.” – Jack Joyce
I Am Rockford is a branded alignment for community unity and solidarity designed to spark constructive dialogue on sensitive issues facing individuals who comprise the community of Rockford.
RHA's Resident Service Programs strive to provide Greater Stability & Financial Independence for residents who want to find employment and advance their careers.
We greatly appreciate our partnerships with the dedicated Landlords in our community. Without them, the RHA's goal to expand affordable housing opportunities wouldn't be possible.
RHA provides it's residents and the community with helpful information and resources on various topics ranging from housing guides, RHA policies, community initiatives, health awarness.
RHA encourages Minority Owned, Woman Owned, and Section 3 qualified companies to learn more about our processes, and the various opportunities that Rockford Housing Authority provides.
To continue to create strategic partnerships with community stakeholders, design a diverse housing portfolio, leverage social service programming to unite and ensure residents are provided with safe and nurturing environments that lead to self-sufficiency, responsibility, and individual empowerment.
LIPH Program Residents: 2175
HCV Program Participants: 3734
LIPH: 569 Disabled
HCV: 726 Disabled
LIPH: 335 age 62 and over
HCV: 393 age 62 and over
LIPH: 875 children
HCV: 1611 Children
Rockford Housing Authority and Project First Rate are excited to announce that we will be hosting a virtual Trade Convention on September 30th from 3:00-5:00. Registration will be needed to attend the event, and it is open to all RHA residents and Rockford community members. This is the first year RHA and Project First Rate will be hosting the Construction Trade Convention- Women at Work but we will be making this an annual event!
The Construction Trade Convention- Women at Work is an opportunity to learn from women in the trades such as construction, painting, and electricians and to look at the Apprentice Trainee Positions available. The trades industry is a male-dominated career, but many women still manage, work, and love these jobs. This trade convention is a time to explore jobs that many women don’t think about strictly because they don’t know about them. Some key points that will be discussed:
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) (P.L. 117-2). Section 3202 of the ARP appropriated $5 billion for the creation, administration, and renewal of new incremental emergency housing vouchers (EHVs) and other eligible expenses related to COVID-19.
HUD has allocated 35 of these EHVs to Rockford Housing Authority.
Eligible populations are:
The availability of these Emergency Housing Vouchers(EHVs) is managed exclusively through a direct referral process from the Continuum of Care(CoC)-Northern Illinois Homeless Coalition.
If you believe you may be eligible for EHV assistance and would like to apply, or are currently on the Rockford Housing Authority HCV waiting list and believe you may be eligible for EHV assistance, please contact the CoC within the City of Rockford Human Services Dept. at:
612 N. Church St. Rockford, IL 61103
(844)-710-6919 ext. 5.
Effective Monday, April 22, 2024, the current Rockford Housing Authority (RHA) Low-Income Public Housing (LIPH) Family Waiting List will open until further notice.
Following application submission, you will remain on the waiting list until your name has reached the top of the waiting list and funding is available. It will be your responsibility to notify the RHA of any changes in writing while on the waiting list.
Effective Monday, July 10th, 2023, the Rockford Housing Authority (RHA) Low Income Public Housing (LIPH) Elderly / Disabled Waiting List will be open for Midvale, Summit Green, Buckbee, North Main Manor, Park Terrace, and Olesen Plaza.
Low-Income Public Housing (LIPH) Family: OPENLow-Income Public Housing (LIPH) Elderly / Disabled: OPEN
The RHA is proud to support the Lifeforce Development Institute’s Soft Skills-based training to both RHA Clients and Residents.
The goal of ConnectHome is to bring
high-speed broadband access to RHA residents and encourage Digital Literacy.
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To continue to create strategic partnerships with community stakeholders, design a diverse housing portfolio, leverage social service programming to unite and ensure residents are provided with safe and nurturing environments that lead to self-sufficiency, responsibility, and individual empowerment.
The NAHRO Monitor is here! Don't miss President George Guy's message "Celebrating Our Collective Impact" and other timely news.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 Let's take this time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities.
What's your favorite way to celebrate Hispanic heritage? #HispanicHeritageMonth #CelebrateCulture #rockfordhousing
New passenger rail service to Rockford could require a regular state subsidy, may include a stop in downtown Elgin
New passenger rail service to Rockford could require a regular state subsidy, may include a stop in...
Metra and Illinois Department of Transportation officials provide more information about exactly how the new system will work.
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Within 5 years the RHA will re-establish itself as high performing agency that is a leader in housing and sustainable communities by developing additional, non-HUD revenue streams, increasing our asset base and offering state of the art resident initiatives.
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