About Us
We’re Here to Help!
Innovators in safe, stable and affordable housing
Winnebago County Housing Authority (WCHA) is an innovator in safe, stable and affordable housing.
We work in partnership with local, state and federal organizations to build inspiring communities and provide supportive services to the families and neighborhoods we serve. Our staff administers housing and support for both Winnebago County Housing Authority (WCHA) and the Boone County Housing Authority (BCHA).
WCHA has administered
$80M in housing developments
since 2005 and has built and managed modern, well-maintained communities in Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Ogle counties.
In addition
to affordable housing
WCHA develops partnerships with nonprofits, service providers and community initiatives to positively impact residents in our community. WCHA has won multiple national awards for merit, achievement, and innovation, including designation as a high-performing agency by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Stability
Supportive
Hopeful
Thriving
Pride
Utility Allowances
View our Utility Allowance Studies for all of our properties.
Section 8 Housing, Part 1 and Part 2
Robert Johnson Garden Apartments
D’Agnolo Apartments
Champion Park Apartments
Collier Garden Apartments
Awards and Recognitions
We’re proud to be recognized as a leader in affordable community housing. Here are just a few awards and recognitions we have earned.
Winnebago County Housing Authority
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – High Performing Housing Authority
2020: National Award of Merit in Resident and Client Services, Graduated Re-Entry Program – National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
2018: Confluence Award for Effective Partnerships – Rockford Chamber of Commerce
2016: Development Award – NMA Housing Awards
2010: Elizabeth B. Wells Memorial Award to Board Chair Fred Wescott – National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
2009: National Award of Merit in Administrative Innovation – National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
2009: Outstanding Achievement for Creativity – Illinois Association of Housing Authorities
2007: National Award of Merit Program Innovation – National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
2007: Excellence in Housing Award – NMA Housing Awards
2005: Outstanding Achievement in Resident Relations – Illinois Association of Housing Authorities
2000: National Award of Merit in Administrative Innovation – National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
Boone County Housing Authority
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – High Performing Housing Authority
2016: Award of Merit – National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
