News & Events

WCHA is releasing a Request for Proposals to identify and select an experienced professional Grant Writer consultant or firm with a proven track record of researching, developing, writing, and submitting successful grant proposals to raise both public and private funds in support of creative housing solutions for those with various forms of disabilities, persons experiencing […]

The Winnebago County Housing Authority has opened the public comment period for the 2025 Agency Plan.  A 45-day comment period has been established beginning October 7, 2024 and ending November 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm.  Throughout the comment period, the document may be viewed by clicking below and seen at 3617 Delaware Street, Rockford, Illinois, […]

The Winnebago County Housing Authority has opened the public comment period for the 2026 Moving to Work Plan Supplement.  A 45-day comment period has been established beginning October 7, 2024 and ending November 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm.  Throughout the comment period, the document may be viewed by clicking below and seen at 3617 Delaware […]

The Winnebago County Housing Authority and the Winnebago Homes Association (collectively “WCHA/WHA”) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”), soliciting proposals for: The WCHA/WHA is seeking a development team to assist in new construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing in the Illinois communities of South Beloit, Rockton, and Freeport, as well as to facilitate additional […]

The Winnebago Housing Authority (WCHA) (dba NI ReACH) is issuing a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) from experienced rental housing providers to receive Project-Based assistance for rehabilitation and/or new construction. The housing must be located within Winnebago and Stephenson County, Illinois. WCHA’s goals for project basing Housing Choice Voucher assistance are to increase and preserve […]

NI ReACH offices will be closed today, Thursday, February 16 at noon due to severe weather. The Winnebago County Housing Authority Board meeting scheduled for this evening is also cancelled.

The Boone County Housing Authority (BCHA) is issuing a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) from property owners to receive Project-Based Voucher (PBV) assistance of the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) voucher program utilizing existing housing. The housing must be located within Boone County, Illinois. BCHA’s goals for project basing VASH voucher assistance is to increase […]

The Winnebago Housing Authority (WCHA) (dba NI ReACH) is issuing a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) from experienced rental housing providers to receive Project-Based assistance for rehabilitation and/or new construction. The housing must be located within Winnebago and Stephenson County, Illinois. WCHA’s goals for project basing Housing Choice Voucher assistance are to increase and preserve […]

Vision for NI ReACH MTW Program The flexibility provided by MTW will enable NI ReACH to implement strategies tailored to our local marketplace that will be cost-effective; will support and incentivize families in reaching their self-sufficiency goals or successfully aging-in-place; and will increase housing choice, particularly in neighborhoods of opportunity. 

NiReach, formerly known as Winnebago County Housing Authority, is proud to announce it has received a $14,482.00 grant for the Wellness and Telehealth Center for Collier Garden Apartments. The grant was awarded by the Dr. Louis & Violet Rubin Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois’ Community Grants Program. The purpose of the Wellness […]

The Draft 2022 Agency Plan is presented for public review.  Comments must be received in writing at the Winnebago County Housing Authority, 3617 Delaware Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61102.  A Public Hearing to review and receive comments will be held at 5:30 pm on January 20, 2022 at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners […]