The application is found here.
If you need assistance applying for housing through our online portal, it is made available through our centralized Application Department located at 223 S. Winnebago St., Rockford, IL 61102. Please call 815-489-8500 to schedule an appointment for assistance.
After submitting an application you will be placed on the Low-Income Public housing waiting list based on your selected program(s). Some lists are short, while others are very long. The amount of time you will spend on a waiting list depends on the demand for housing and waiting list preferences. You may see your waitlist status here.
When your name comes to the top of the waiting list, the Admissions Office will contact you by mail. You will be invited to a group interview, where you will meet with a staff member who will guide you through the full application process. They will collect documentation to confirm that you qualify for the Low Income Public Housing program.
After submitting an application you will be placed on the Low-Income Public housing waiting list based on your selected program(s). Some lists are short, while others are very long. The amount of time you will spend on a waiting list depends on the demand for housing and waiting list preferences. You may see your waitlist status here.
Do Not Wait to start gathering the items on the Checklist. You must have these documents at the time of your application interview.
Below is a list of items you must present at the formal intake interview appointment:
Any Income Verification
To determine if a family is income-eligible, the Rockford Housing Authority compares the annual income of the family to the applicable income limit for the family’s size.
| Family Members | Low-Income Limit | Very Low-Income Limit |
|---|---|---|
|
1 Person |
$39,000 |
$24,400 |
|
2 People |
$44,600 |
$27,850 |
|
3 People |
$50,150 |
$31,350 |
|
4 People |
$55,700 |
$34,800 |
|
5 People |
$60,200 |
$37,600 |
|
6 People |
$64,650 |
$40,400 |
|
7 People |
$69,100 |
$43,200 |
|
8 People |
$73,550 |
$45,950 |
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV): CLOSED
Low-Income Public Housing (LIPH) Family: OPEN
Low-Income Public Housing (LIPH) Elderly/Disabled: OPEN