Jackson County Housing Authority

The JCHA is no longer accepting applications for the Mainstream Voucher Program. 

THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (SECTION 8) WAITING LIST IS CLOSED AS OF OCTOBER 31ST, 2019. AT THIS TIME, THERE IS NO INFORMATION ABOUT WHEN THE LIST WILL OPEN AGAIN.

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

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

• Application Update Form

For questions about the waiting list, please contact Brandi by phone or email: beastman@jcha-il.org  618-684-3102 ext. 204

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

Mailing Address: PO Box 1209; Murphysboro, IL 62966

Telephone: (618) 684-3102

FAX: (618) 684-5879

EMAIL: kherrin@jcha-il.org

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ATTENTION

2021 Annual Mandatory Update of your application for assistance through the Jackson County Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program. All updates must be returned by no later than March 31, 2021.

It is your responsibility to ensure your updates are received, failure to do so by above date will indicate to us that you are no longer interested in our assistance. Your application will be made inactive.

With your updates, please include copies the following if you have not already done so:

• Birth Certificate, Passport or Voters Registration for all household members
• Social Security Cards for all household members 
• Photo ID for all household members 18 years of age or older 
• Most recent bank statement(s) 
• All proof of income in the last 30 days for household: paystubs, TANF, SNAP, unemployment, family support, Social Security, SSI, etc. 
• Proof of residency: lease, rent receipts, official mail addressed to you. 
• Last 2 months of utility bills

You may return the requested documents in one of the following ways: email to beastman@jcha-il.org, fax to 618- 684-3222, drop in the drop box located at 300 N 7th St in Murphysboro, or mail to the Section 8 Department at the Jackson County Housing Authority at 300 N 7th St Murphysboro, IL 62966.

If you have any questions, please call (618) 684-3102 ext. 204

BEWARE OF SCAMS!

We have received multiple reports of people receiving text messages saying they have received a voucher.

THE JCHA DOES NOT SEND NOTICE OF ELIGIBILITY OR ISSUE VOUCHERS VIA TEXT, EMAIL, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS.

Do not give your personal information out online unless it is through a direct link from this website, or the email address given on this website or in person by one of our staff.

Do not give personal information to any site you reach through clicking an advertisement! Preditory sites will use advertisements to direct you to their scams. They can access your search history to know that you are seeking assistance.

When in doubt, check at the office to see if the site you are on is official.

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Briefing Packet

Interim Change

Landlord List

What You Should Know About EIV

Notice of Occupancy Rights (VAWA)

VAWA form

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