RHA Main Office (COCC)

PUBLIC NOTICE: Proposed 2027 HCV Utility Allowance and Payment Standard Schedules

The Rockford Housing Authority is accepting public comments regarding proposed revisions to its Housing Choice Voucher Program:

  • 2027 Utility Allowance Schedules
  • 2027 Payment Standard Schedule

The proposed schedules are available below for public review. These changes are not final and are proposed to take effect January 1, 2027, following consideration of public comments and completion of the applicable review process.

Public comment period

The public comment period is open from September 23 through October 27, 2026.

Comments must be received by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Comments may be submitted by:

  • Email: jfrancis@rockfordha.org
    Suggested subject: “2027 HCV Schedule Public Comment”
  • Mail or hand delivery:
    Rockford Housing Authority
    Attn: Justin Francis, Choice Mobility Manager
    223 S. Winnebago Street
    Rockford, IL 61102

When commenting, please identify whether your comments concern the Utility Allowance Schedule, Payment Standard Schedule, or both.

Proposed 2027 Utility Allowance Schedules

Utility allowances are used to account for reasonable tenant-paid utility costs when calculating assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Download: Proposed 2027 HCV Utility Allowance Notice and Schedules

Proposed 2027 Payment Standard Schedule

Payment standards are used as part of RHA’s calculation of Housing Choice Voucher assistance and vary by bedroom size. A payment standard is not a guarantee that a particular rent will be approved or that every household will have the same tenant contribution.

Download: Proposed 2027 HCV Payment Standard Notice and Schedule

RHA will review comments received before the deadline prior to implementing the proposed schedules.

For questions or to request this information in an accessible alternative format, contact Justin Francis at jfrancis@rockfordha.org.