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HUD Recognizes WCHA’s Groundbreaking Programs to Positively Reshape Affordable Housing Rockford, IL (January 23, 2025) –Winnebago County Housing Authority (WCHA) announced today it has been named the nation’s first Regional Moving To Work (MTW) Housing Authority by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This historic designation recognizes WCHA for its groundbreaking efforts […]

The Boone County Housing Authority (BCHA) announces the availability of up to 4 Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) for rehabilitation and/or new constructed housing units within Boone County. Applications in response to this Request for proposal must be consistent with the established Request for Proposals (RFP) and in compliance with government rules and regulations. The […]

The Winnebago County Housing Authority is seeking request for proposals from qualified professional grant writers. For a complete copy of the proposal, please contact Deb Alfredson at dalfredson@wchauthority.com or in person at 3617 Delaware Street, Rockford, IL 61102. Question deadline will be February 3, 2025. Submission dates will be from January 9th through February 10th, […]

The 45-day comment period for the proposed Direct Rental Assistance Program (DRA) will run from Monday, January 6th, 2025, to Thursday, February 20th, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. During this period, the documents related to the program will be available for review at the Winnebago County Housing Authority office, located at 3617 Delaware Street, Rockford, IL […]

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 December 30, 2024 and ending February 20, 2025 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 […]