Things You'll Need:
- Social security cards
- Birth certificates
- Marriage licenses or divorce papers
- Three personal references
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Step 1
Find a housing authority office in your area by calling a local city building, chamber of commerce, or even a landlord. Call the office to make an appointment to complete an application. Each office in the Illinois area may have different rules for the application process.
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Step 2
Bring the following documents to your appointment: verification of current income (such as recent pay stubs, 1099s and income tax statements), social security cards. birth certificates, marriage licenses or divorce papers, current address verification (such as recent utility bills and leases), three personal references and a statement from your doctor if any member in the household is pregnant.
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Step 3
Wait for your income to be verified and a criminal check is performed on your household. If you qualify for the program, you will be put on a waiting list to receive a voucher. Once your name has reached the top of the list, your information will be reviewed again to determine eligibility. If you pass, you will be able to use the housing voucher.
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Step 4
Find participating landlords in your local community action agency offices, public aid offices, or from your chamber of commerce. Each county in Illinois sets various income limits. You can find your income limits online at huduser.org (see Resources below) or contact your local housing authority.
