Winnebago and Boone County Housing Authorities

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WCHA administers programs for both Winnebago County Housing Authority and Boone County Housing Authority, and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs in Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties.

We're excited to share the news that we were awarded a $20,184 Emergency Safety and Security Grant (ESSG) from HUD! The...
08/04/2026

We're excited to share the news that we were awarded a $20,184 Emergency Safety and Security Grant (ESSG) from HUD! The ESSG is used to address safety and security needs, and this grant will be used to upgrade the lighting behind the Johnston Garden (South Beloit) and D’Agnolo Garden (Rockton) sites.

The ESSG is extremely competitive. Out of 3,300 housing authorities in the nation, HUD only awarded it to 46 housing authorities, and we were the only one to receive it in Illinois. We very much want to thank Deputy Director Deb Alfredson and Resident Services Coordinator Emily Schwartz for all their work putting together the application!

The Rental Housing Support Program waitlist is currently open for the Village Green Apartments in Genoa and Mount Morris...
08/03/2026

The Rental Housing Support Program waitlist is currently open for the Village Green Apartments in Genoa and Mount Morris for persons 62 years of age, or disabled regardless of age.

A preapplication may be obtained by visiting any Winnebago County Housing Authority office, online at https://www.wchauthority.com/ or stopping by the Village Green rental office at 100 Blanchard Court, Byron, Illinois.

If you have any questions, please contact Jilly at our WCHA office, 815-963-2133 extension 121, [email protected], or the Village Green Apartments rental office at (815) 234-2620.

National Night Out Set for August 4Are you ready for National Night Out next week? Enjoy FREE food, live music, giveaway...
08/02/2026

National Night Out Set for August 4

Are you ready for National Night Out next week? Enjoy FREE food, live music, giveaways, family-friendly activities, and so much more.

07/29/2026

ATTENTION LANDLORDS: Do you own a rental property with 1–4 units that is occupied by families receiving rental assistance? The Resiliency Program may be able to help with important improvements that support safe, healthy, and resilient housing.

The Resiliency Program can assist with:
• Replacement of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Radon mitigation, when required

This program was made possible through funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is designed to help improve housing conditions for residents and strengthen our community’s housing stock.

If your rental property needs HVAC upgrades or other eligible improvements, learn more about how the Resiliency Program may be able to help.

For more information, visit www.rockfordil.gov//ResiliencyProgram.

Stop by the Hire a Vet job fair Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall (211 N. Main S...
07/28/2026

Stop by the Hire a Vet job fair Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall (211 N. Main St, Rockford, IL). Over 20 local businesses will be there looking to hire Vets like you, including:
✅ Rosecrance
✅ Coach Danita
✅ Metro Enforcement
✅ Rock Valley College
✅ Greater Rockford Auto Auction
✅ OSF HealthCare
✅ Veterans Path to Hope
✅ Bergstrom Inc.
✅ UW Health
✅ Hard Rock Casino Rockford
✅ Furst Staffing
✅ Securitas
✅ Healthcare Plus Rockford
✅ Legal Services
✅ Rockford Illinois Police Department
✅ Milestone, Inc.
✅ Natural Choice Water
✅ Edustaff
✅ Illinois Department Of Employment Security
✅ Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County ...and more!!
Plus, you can receive:
⭐ Application assistance
⭐ On-site interviews
⭐ Potential job offers
Remember to dress your best, bring your resume and two forms of ID.
Questions? Contact [email protected].

Veterans in our area would use, or are maybe using, the Madison VA Hospital, and may be eligible for the Hall of Heroes....
07/27/2026

Veterans in our area would use, or are maybe using, the Madison VA Hospital, and may be eligible for the Hall of Heroes.

If you know of an eligible veteran, than please pass this along to them. If you are an eligible veteran, please consider sharing your story.

Can you use a scholarship grant to help with school?This scholarship is available to anyone that is assisted by any of o...
07/27/2026

Can you use a scholarship grant to help with school?

This scholarship is available to anyone that is assisted by any of our programs in Boone, Winnebago, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll, Ogle and DeKalb counties! One of our residents received the 2024 scholarship and successfully completed their Licensed Practical Nursing degree this year.

Help shape solutions to household food waste by taking a short survey. Your voice matters.
07/17/2026

Help shape solutions to household food waste by taking a short survey. Your voice matters.

The wait list will open on July 22,2026 for the Mainstream Voucher program for the one-bedroom units at the new Lafayett...
07/10/2026

The wait list will open on July 22,2026 for the Mainstream Voucher program for the one-bedroom units at the new Lafayette Apartments!

The Mainstream program is for non-elderly (under 62 years of age), disabled persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. For questions, please telephone (815) 963-0145.

In Getting Ahead, people learn how the financial system really works. This photo shows a conversation about systemic pre...
07/10/2026

In Getting Ahead, people learn how the financial system really works. This photo shows a conversation about systemic predators, the lenders and products designed to pull people in, drain their money, and keep them stuck.

Most people in the room have dealt with at least one of them. Payday loans. Rent to own. Overdraft cycles. Credit repair scams. High interest stores. The traps that look helpful in the moment and end up costing hundreds or thousands.

When people break these systems down together, something important happens. They see the pattern. They understand the tactics. They stop carrying the shame that never belonged to them in the first place. And they start making decisions with clear information instead of pressure or fear.

Getting Ahead gives people the tools, the language, and the confidence to protect themselves from predatory lending and build a more stable path forward. This is the kind of awareness that changes lives.

If you want to join the next class, reach out! We want to connect you with a resource that will change how you understand the world you’re navigating every day.

Address

3617 Delaware Street
Rockford, IL
61102

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18159632133

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