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Low Income Housing | Ogle County Housing Authority

1001 Pines Road, Suite A, Oregon, IL 61061

Eligibility

Open to those who qualify for housing based on income limits, family composition requirements, and criminal and credit checks that must be performed; Must not have a violent criminal history; Federal law prohibits anyone considered a lifetime registered sex offender; Cannot have been turned over to collections for outstanding utility bills (once an applicant reaches a payment agreement with the utility company, housing placement can proceed)

Required documents

Original or certified copies of birth certificates for all family members Social Security cards for all family members Drivers licenses or photo IDs for all family members 18 and over Other documents may be required to complete an application depending on applicants situation
(815) 732-1301

Voice - Main Phone

www.oglecountyhousing.org
[email protected]

Application process

Call for information or visit for services

Fees

None

Service area

Ogle County, IL

Description

Properties are located in Oregon, Polo, and Forreston. Rent is based on 30% of the applicants income with a minimum rent of $50 per month. There are also established ceiling rents, so depending on the size of the apartment, the rent will not go over a certain amount.

-- Housing Choice Voucher Program:  For this program, participants seek housing in the private rental market. Tenants pay 30% of the rent which is based on their income and the housing authority pays the balance due to the landlord. There is currently an open waiting list for Section 8 vouchers.

Providing organization

Ogle County Housing Authority

Provides affordable housing to low-income families in Ogle County.