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What is the Housing Choice Voucher Program?

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (a.k.a. Section 8 program), is a federally funded program designed to help eligible low-income families secure decent, safe and sanitary housing. The Waukegan Housing Authority administers the program by providing vouchers that enable eligible families to seek out suitable housing in the private sector. In order to be eligible for participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program (a.k.a. Section 8 program) the head of household must be 18 years of age or legally emancipated and at least one family member must have legal residency status in the United States.

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11/1/2024 Waukegan Housing Authority has partnered with LCHA and NCHA

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Effective November 1, 2024, WHA has partnered with Lake County Housing Authority and North Chicago Housing Authority to offer Housing Choice Voucher participants the option to rent units in North Chicago and Lake County, IL as well as Waukegan.  This will give our participants more options to find rental units throughout all of Lake County.  See attached Section 8 Utility Allowances for NCHA and LCHA.  Payment Standards NCHA LCHA Effective November 1 2024NCHA S8 Utility Allowance _Effective November 1 2024LCHA S8 Utility Allowance _Effective November 1 2024

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Waukegan Housing Authority is relocating to a new office space

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WHA-Move Announcement

ATTENTION: ALL LAKE COUNTY RESIDENTS

The Waukegan Housing Authority is excited to announce that we are relocating to a new office space. This move is a significant milestone in our journey and a step towards enhancing our housing services to Waukegan and the greater Lake County area.

As you know, our present address is 215 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan IL, 60085.
Beginning September 16, 2024, this office will be closed with no walk-in services available.
Please note there will be a slight interruption in our services during the relocation process. Any residents of Public Housing or the Housing Choice Voucher Program experiencing an emergency can contact us at our Emergency Contact number: (815) 363-5250.
If you are not experiencing an emergency and can wait until we are fully up and running, would be greatly appreciated.

On September 30, 2024, we will resume our regular services at our new address 1707 McAree Road, Waukegan, IL 60085. The decision to move was made with our commitment to providing the best possible services to our residents and the communities we serve.

Sincerely,
Waukegan Housing Authority

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