Overview:

The Rental Housing Support Program (RHS) is a newer program through Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) that provides rental assistance to households in Illinois. Similar to other housing programs, RHS subsidizes units across the state.

The RHS Program is a unit-based subsidy; meaning the assistance stays with the unit rather than with the tenant. The program will not pay for things such as security deposits, emergency rental assistance, or other costs with housing. It will only cover rent.

The Housing Authority of Henry County administers the vouchers in the counties of Henry, Bureau, Stark, Carroll, Lee and Whiteside.

 

Am I eligible?

Tenants in the program must be at or below 30% of their area's median income. 

 

INCOME LIMITS - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022

 

 

How much will I pay in rent?

Monthly Tenant Contribution By Bedroom Type - Effective May 1, 2020
Annual Income	0 br.	1 br.	2 br.	3 br.	4 br.	5 br.
$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
$0 - $4,999	$26	$29	$31	$33	$35	$36
$5,000 - $9,999	$104	$117	$125	$133	$142	$146
$10,000 - $14,999	$208	$233	$250	$267	$283	$292
$15,000 - $19,999	$313	$350	$375	$400	$425	$438
$20,000 - $24,999	$417	$467	$500	$533	$567	$583
$25,000 - $29,999	$521	$583	$625	$667	$708	$729
$30,000 - $34,999	$625	$700	$750	$800	$850	$875

Households reporting $0 will pay $0 in rent for a period of 12 months effective to the date of income loss.  After this period ends, they will begin paying a minimum contribution based on the unit size. 

 

Does this include utilities?

In some cases it does, in others it does not. Some landlords will include utilities in their rent, and others will not. This will be a decision made by the landlord.

 

How do I apply?

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

Submit application and documentation in person or mail to:

125 N Chestnut St.

Kewanee, IL 61443

For further information please contact Melissa Smith at 309-852-2801