The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb (HACD) Public Housing waiting list for 1, 2, and 3-Bedroom apartments is currently open on a limited basis. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2017, until further notice.

According to the HACD, "applicants must have 2 or more local preferences and be income eligible to be added to the Low Income Public Housing waiting list." The preferences are listed below.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here.

This waiting list has the following preferences: 

• Family Preference
  • Head of household or spouse has legal custody of a minor child or children. If the head of household or spouse is elderly (62 or older) or disabled they qualify for this preference.
• Working Preference
  • Head, spouse, or sole member of the household is employed. Elderly (62 or older) or disabled head or spouse qualify for this preference.
• Residency Preference
  • Applicant family resides or works (permanent non-temporary job) within the County of DeKalb Illinois.
• Rent Burden
  • Applicant family is currently paying more than 50% of their family/household income for rent.
• Continuum of Care
  • Applicant family is currently residing in Emergency Shelter, Transitional Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing or participating in homeless services at/in/through a participating DeKalb County Continuum of Care agency such as Hope Have, Safe Passage, etc and have received a written letter of recommendation from that agency not less than 30 days ago.

For more information, visit the HADC website.