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Today, The Rockford Housing Authority has been notified that HUD has awarded Tenant Protection Vouchers (TPVs) for replacement housing for those currently living within Brewington Oaks, who choose this option for housing, with additional vouchers that RHA qualified for over ...

The HCV Landlord program helps low-income families afford rental homes in the private market by covering the difference between their own contribution toward rental costs (30% of the family’s adjusted income) and total housing costs. Landlords in our community play ...

Due to the Weather Conditions, all Rockford Housing Authority’s Offices will be closed today. The 3:00 p.m. Landlord meeting will be rescheduled.

Millions of the lowest income households, including low-wage workers, need housing assistance. Yet, only one in four households who qualify for housing assistance receive it. About the Report Out of Reach documents the gap between National and Rockford Renters’ Wages ...

RRSTAR- Rockford Considers New Social Justice Commission By Jeff Kolkey Staff writer   Aldermen will consider Mayor Tom McNamara’s plan on Tuesday ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara wants to establish an 11-member Community Relations Commission that would serve as an advisory ...

Local Groups Try to Boost Voter Turnout Among Some of Rockford’s Most Vulnerable Areas October 16, 2018, 10:07 pm TOP NEWS STORIES, TOP STORIES   ROCKFORD (WREX) — The election in Illinois is less than a month away and the United ...

Aging Structures Receive HUD Approval for Demolition The ROCKFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY has received approval from HUD for the demolition of two aging structures in our community. Brewington Oaks Apartments is centrally located with two towers near Rockford’s downtown area. The ...

Connect to the Future ConnectHomeUSA continued its work and expansion by hosting the 4th Annual Summit in September at HUD Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Rockford Housing Authority and other Pilot sites throughout the U.S. were invited. This year’s summit ...

SwedishAmerican & Rockford Fire Opening Little Free Library in Southwest Rockford SwedishAmerican and Rockford Fire Department are excited to announce it will open a Little Free Library on Rockford Fire Station 3 campus, 888 Marchesano Drive, Rockford. The ambulance themed ...