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.
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Announcements
No new announcements at this time - please check back for future updates!
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To view the current HCV Administrative Plan, please visit the "POLICIES" link on the right side of the page.
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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.
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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.
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Landlord Portal
If you are a landlord who has received a letter to register for the landlord portal, click here.
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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 to admissions@jcha-il.org. Once file is received, JCHA staff will reach out to participant and schedule an in-person pre-certification & briefing appointment. If it is determined during this appointment that you are eligible, you will be given a voucher and other necessary documents the same day so that you can begin searching for a new home within JCHA's jurisdiction.
Port Out: Before porting out, all tenants must complete the Request for Portability form with their current Landlord and turn in to their Case Manager. If the port request is approved, the file will then be prepared and sent to the receiving PHA.
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Move Arounds
Current tenants who wish to move to another unit must fill out the Request to Move form with their current Landlord and turn in to their Case Manager. If your request to move is approved, then you will be given a landlord list and a Request for Tenancy Approval form (RFTA). You may also be asked to attend a brief meeting in the office to update paperwork required for your file.
Once a rental is found the RFTA must be completed by the Landlord and turned in to your Case Manager. Your RFTA will be reviewed and if approved 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 via mail to you and your landlord reflecting your new rent portions.