linkJackson 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
The Public Housing wait list will reopen on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 8:30AM. There is no planned date to close the wait list at this time. Paper applications can be picked up at 300 N 7th St, Murphysboro or 207 N Marion St, Carbondale. Online applications are not being accepted at this time. Completed applications must be turned in with the following for all household members: Picture ID for everyone 18 years of age or older, social security card, birth certificate, proof of income in the last 30 days, most current bank statement(s), and vet records for any household pet.
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. Ou
r 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
If you have already applied for a wait list, please click here to check your wait list status.
The wait list for Walker Hill Apartments in Grand Tower, IL is closed as of August 11, 2023
Any applications received after 11:59pm on August 11, 2023 will not be processed.
The Public Housing wait list is closed as of 4:30PM February 29, 2024.
Any applications received after 4:30PM pm on February 29, 2024 will not be processed.
The Section 8 wait list is closed as of 4:30PM March 28, 2024.
Any applications received after 4:30PM pm on March 28, 2024 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.
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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.