Jackson County Housing Authority

The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed as of close of business December 28, 2021. 

Applications received after 5:00PM December 28, 2021 will not be processed. 

Current applicants should keep their applications up-to-date, especially with their current mailing address.

Each Spring we will mail an annual update form to the address on file. Failure to respond to this update by the deadline will result in your application being made inactive. 

To update an existing application, please download the following form to fill out and return to the Section 8 office.

• Application Update Form
  

Tenant Portal
If you are a current resident in the 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 landlord who has received a letter to register for the landlord portal, click here.

Portability

Port In: At this time all incoming portability requests for regular Housing Choice Vouchers are being absorbed. Please send all port files via email. Once file is received, Coordinator will reach out to participant and schedule an in person pre-certification appointment. If it is determined during this appointment that you meet our income limits, you will be given a voucher the same day so that you can begin searching for a new home. 

Port Out: Before porting out, all tenants must be in good standing with their current landlord and not bound by a lease. If port request is approved, you will be asked to send an email containing the information for the PHA you wish to have your file sent to. In your email please include the name, address, email and/or fax number of the receiving PHA. The file will then be prepared and sent to the receiving PHA. 

 Move Arounds

Current tenants who wish to move to another unit must first make sure they are in good standing with their landlord. We will verify with the landlord that you are not currently in a lease (or it is ending soon) and that you are current on rent. If it is confirmed that you are in good standing, then you will be given a landlord list and a request for tenancy.

Once turned in, your request for tenancy will be reviewed and an inspection will be scheduled. Once the inspection is completed and the unit has passed, we will process your new move in the system and send documentation reflecting your new rent portions. 

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

The National Domestic Violence Hot Line: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

Notice of Occupancy Rights Under VAWA - HUD Form 5380

Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking and Alternate Documentation - HUD Form 5382

JCHA Emergency Transfer Plan 

Emergency Transfer Request for Certain Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking - HUD Form 5383



Local Domestic Violence Victim Services:

The Women's Center, Inc

Provides on-site emergency shelter, counseling, and support services to domestic violence victims. 24-hour hotlines: (800) 334-2094 or (618) 529-2324. 

www.thewomensctr.org

610 S Thompson St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: (618)549-4807, TTY: (866) 979-6636,
Fax: (618) 529-1802

 Street Address: 300 N. 7th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Mailing Address: PO Box 1209, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Telephone: (618) 684-3183

  Fax: (618) 684-3222

Email: compliance@jcha-il.org

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Who Should You Contact? 

For interims, re-exams, port outs and move arounds:

Tenant Last Name A-L: Amy

Tenant Last Name M-Z: Yolanda

Inspections or Problems with Landlord: Pat

Applicants, Waiting List, and Port In's: Brandi

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Points of Contact

Kender Crow

Compliance Coordinator II

 618-684-3183 ext. 217

Brandi Eastman

 Intake Coordinator

618-684-3183 ext. 204

Yolanda Freeman

Compliance Coordinator

 618-684-3183 ext. 218

Patrick Gent

Inspector

 618-684-3183 ext. 209

LaTia Hayes

Compliance Supervisor

618-684-3183 ext. 202

Trakinda Mathis

Compliance Coordinator I

618-684-3183 ext. 217

Amy Voyles

Compliance Coordinator 

618-684-3183 ext. 104

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Frequently Used Forms

Briefing Packet

Interim Change

Landlord List

What You Should Know About EIV

Lead Based Paint Pamphlet

Applicants and Tenants wishing to designate an additional person or persons to receive information from the JCHA on their behalf may fill out the following form: HUD 92006