How to Apply for Section 8 in Illinois

Illinois Section 8 program allows low income families, the elderly and the disabled to live in affordable housing. People in these programs receive vouchers they can use to secure housing within their own communities, as long as these places meet the required guidelines of safety and affordability. While the application process is simple, the waiting list is usually long.

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Things You’ll Need:

• Social security cards
• Birth certificates
• Marriage licenses or divorce papers
• Three personal references

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.

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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