Rockford Housing Authority Announces Opening of Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist

MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE: June 20,2023

Contact:  Laura Snyder, CEO, Rockford Housing Authority 

815-489-8570

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rockford Housing Authority Announces Opening of Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist

Rockford, Illinois – The Rockford Housing Authority is pleased to announce the opening of the waitlist for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. This federal program aims to assist extremely-low and very-low-income families, the elderly, and disabled individuals in securing affordable, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

During this period, eligible individuals and families will have the opportunity to apply for housing assistance through the HCV program. The application system will be accessible online via the program’s official website. Applicants can use any device with internet access, including smartphones and tablets, to submit their applications conveniently.

Key Information:

Application Dates: The waitlist will open on Monday, June 26th, at 8:00 a.m. and close on Friday, June 30th, at 5:00 p.m. We encourage all interested individuals to apply within this timeframe.

Equal Opportunity:

We would like to emphasize that the order in which applications are received will have no influence on the selection process. All applications submitted during the opening period will have an equal chance of being selected through a lottery system. Whether you apply on the first day or the last, your chances of being chosen remain the same.

Housing Options

 Participants in the HCV program have the freedom to choose their own housing from a variety of options available in the private market. This includes single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments, as long as the chosen property meets program requirements.

The Rockford Housing Authority encourages all interested individuals and families to familiarize themselves with the program’s eligibility criteria and guidelines before submitting their applications. Detailed information can be found on our official website, which will provide step-by-step instructions for the application process.

“We understand the importance of affordable housing and are committed to assisting those in need within our community. The HCV program offers an opportunity for eligible individuals and families to secure decent and safe housing, tailored to their needs,” states Laura Snyder, CEO, Rockford Housing Authority. 

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For further information, please visit the RHA website: The Rockford Housing HCV page: https://rockfordha.org/housing/housing-choice-voucher-program/

Tequila Pollard-Brown HCCP, PHM, HCVEM

Affordable Housing Manager

815-489-8520 – Office

779-207-0552 – Cell

tpollardbrown@rockfordha.org 

 About the Rockford Housing Authority

The Rockford Housing Authority (RHA) is a dedicated organization committed to providing safe, affordable housing and creating opportunities for low-income individuals and families in the Rockford community. Through innovative programs, partnerships, and resident-centered initiatives, RHA strives to empower residents, promote self-sufficiency, and foster thriving communities.

Our Mission

To continue to create strategic partnerships with community stakeholders, design a diverse housing portfolio, and 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.

Our Vision

RHA provides pathways for people to enhance their quality of life through inclusive, affordable, and innovative housing initiatives while investing in the education, training, and personal development of our residents through strategic programming and partnerships while serving as a facilitator for neighborhood restoration by investing in our community and remaining committed to creating an atmosphere that promotes overall health, wellness, and economic growth, for a greater quality of life.

The Rockford Housing Authority (RHA) is a municipal corporation established under Chapter 67 1/2 of the Illinois statutes. It is governed by a Board of five (5) Commissioners. The Rockford Housing Authority has historically served the housing needs of persons whose income is low and very low in the City of Rockford through HUD funded public and Section 8 housing. The Agency was established in 1951, and has provided “decent, safe, and sanitary” low-income public housing to Rockford’s citizens for decades.

Bridge Rockford Alliance, Inc. (BRaI), 501(C)(3) HUD recognized instrumentality of RHA, was established by resolution of the RHA Board of Commissioners on March 9, 2011. BRAI extends the services and opportunities of a public housing agency. Instrumentalities allow the housing authority to operate more as private organizations and expand opportunities for residents of affordable housing, housing developments and the related supporting activities i.e. health and human services. This broader reach provides BRAI the authority to seek out and enter into new business relationships as a means to support its mission.

The Rockford Housing Authority, alongside Bridge Rockford Alliance, is in transition from a provider of decent safe and sanitary housing to the leading provider of housing that meets a higher community vision.

Note to Media Editors: Additional information can be found on the Rockford Housing Authority’s website at https://rockfordha.org/