Jackson County Housing Authority
Jackson County, Illinois
300 North 7th Street
Murphysboro, IL 62966
ph: 618-684-3183
fax: 618-684-3222
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"...safe, sanitary and decent housing for persons of low income in Jackson County, Illinois"
Announcements
Effective Monday, February 14, 2022, the Jackson County Housing Authority will reopen to the public in our new office space located on the north west corner of the building at 300 N 7th St, Murphysboro, IL.
Our office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closing for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
If you need to meet with a member of our staff, please call 618-684-3183 to schedule an appointment.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, Illinois, is committed to providing quality, affordable housing, that is decent and safe, to eligible families in this community. We strive to make the best use of all available resources so that our residents may live in an environment that is clean, well maintained and attractive. Our goal is to manage our public housing units in a manner that is consistent with good, financially sound property management practices. By taking advantage of available community and government resources, we intend to provide our residents with as many opportunities for economic self-sufficiency as we can identify. We endeavor to instill pride and a desire for an enhanced quality of life for our residents and their families. We are committed to serving our residents and this entire community in a manner that demonstrates professional courtesy, respect and caring.
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COVID-19
The coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, has been getting a lot of attention in the news and social media. HUD has provided the JCHA with information directly from the CDC.
For more information, please visit: www.cdc.gov/COVID19
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2-1-1 proves assistance for callers who are homeless, in abusive relationships, in a financial crisis, and links victims of disasters with emergency services.
2-1-1
The waitlist for Walker Hill Apartments in Grand Tower, IL is open!
The Public Housing wait list is closed as of 4:30PM September 30, 2022.
Any applications received after 4:30pm on September 30, 2022 will not be processed.
The Section 8 wait list is closed as of 5:00PM December 28, 2021.
Any applications received after 4:30pm on December 28, 2021 will not be processed.
Tenant Portal
If you are a current resident in the Public Housing program or Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program who has received a letter to register for the tenant portal, click here.
Landlord Portal
If you are a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) landlord who has received a letter to register for the landlord portal, click here.
Call Us Today!
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Lunch from 11:30AM - 12:30PM
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.