Jackson County, Illinois
300 North 7th Street
Murphysboro, IL 62966
ph: 618-684-3183
fax: 618-684-3222
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Public Housing
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.
Click here to check your wait list status.
Effective 7/1/2012 the security deposits have increased to $100 for single person Elderly or Disabled households and $200 for non-elderly, non-disabled, and multi-person households.
Pet deposits are $200 for elderly or disabled households, and $400 for non-elderly, non-disabled, and multi-person households. Households are limited to 1 pet per household under 25 pounds, subject to breed restrictions. Vet records must be provided to show type, breed, age, weight, and vaccination status.
Tenant Portal
If you are a current resident in the Public Housing program who has received a letter to register for the tenant portal, click here.
Frequently Used Forms
Supplement to Federally Assisted Housing
Declaration of Status 214 (every person in household must complete - adults for children)
Student Eligibility (only for persons under age 25)
Questionnaire for Persons with Disabilities
Reasonable Accommodation Request
Emergency Contact Information Form
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
Local Domestic Violence Victim Services:
The Women's Center, Inc
www.thewomensctr.org
610 S Thompson St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: (618)549-4807, TTY: (866) 979-6636, Fax: (618) 529-1802
Provides on-site emergency shelter, counseling, and support services to domestic violence victims. 24-hour hotlines: (800) 334-2094 or (618) 529-2324.
NOTICE
Murphysboro:
Carbondale:
Ava:
DeSoto:
Elkville:
Grand Tower:
Late Charges ($15.00) are applied after the 10th of each month.
Concerns/Complaint Form You can email the form to: complaints@jcha-il.org
People who are BARRED from housing: Bar Listing as of 10-01-2022
Check out the Social Services link (above) for additional information.
The Jackson County Housing Authority (JCHA) has accessible units available for persons with disabilities. These units are located in various developments through out the county. If you are a JCHA resident that has a disability or someone who will be applying for housing with the JCHA, please be aware that you can request an accessible unit if your disability requires one. The housing authority has forms that can be filled out requesting an accessible unit at the time an application is done. If your disability has occurred since becoming a resident, you should discuss your situation with your property manager and request an accessible unit if needed because of your disability. Unless your disability is visually obvious (such as being confined to a wheelchair or having a visual or hearing impairment) the housing authority may require verification from your physician or another verifiable source, that your disability requires an accessible unit. If the kind of accessible unit you require is already occupied by someone that has a disability requiring such a unit, you will be placed on a list for the required accessible unit as soon as one becomes available.
The Low Rent Public Housing Program was created by the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.
The Housing Authority of Jackson County has a total of 826 public units that have designations of family, disabled and elderly. We take pride that we offer safe, clean and affordable housing for those who are in need and qualify. We have a dedicated staff that is here to serve the needs of our tenants.
A resident's rent in the public housing program is subsidized by the federal government. Applicants to the public housing program must be income eligible and residents must adhere to program rules.
Copyright 2010 Jackson County Housing Authority. All rights reserved.
300 North 7th Street
Murphysboro, IL 62966
ph: 618-684-3183
fax: 618-684-3222
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