Kankakee County Housing Authority (KCHA)
Kankakee County -185 N. St. Joseph Ave., Kankakee, IL, 60901
Kankakee County Housing Authority (KCHA)
Section 8 Wait List in Kankakee, IL
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Public Housing Wait List in Kankakee, IL
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(815) 939-7125
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Kankakee County Housing Authority (KCHA) Program Summary
Kankakee County Housing Authority (KCHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Kankakee County Housing Authority (KCHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 190 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Kankakee County Housing Authority (KCHA) administered a total of 32 Section 8 Vouchers. Kankakee County Housing Authority (KCHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Kankakee County Housing Authority (KCHA) is located at 185 N. St. Joseph Ave., Kankakee, IL, 60901 and serves the city of Kankakee. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Kankakee County Housing Authority (KCHA) at, (815) 939-7125 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
32
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
306
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
190
Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Kankakee, IL
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Kankakee County, IL:
$76,500
Median Income Limits of Kankakee County, IL
Income Limits for Kankakee, IL
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Kankakee County, IL:
$76,500
Median Income Limits of Kankakee County, IL
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $41,800 | $26,150 | $15,700 |
| 2 Person | $47,800 | $29,900 | $17,950 |
| 3 Person | $53,750 | $33,650 | $21,720 |
| 4 Person | $59,700 | $37,350 | $26,200 |
| 5 Person | $64,500 | $40,350 | $30,680 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Kankakee, IL
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Kankakee County, IL:
Efficiency
$570
One-Bedroom
$676
Two-Bedroom
$899
Three-Bedroom
$1,235
Four-Bedroom
$1,474
Efficiency
$570
One-Bedroom
$676
Two-Bedroom
$899
Three-Bedroom
$1,235
Four-Bedroom
$1,474
Kankakee County Housing Authority (KCHA) Location in IL
Kankakee County -185 N. St. Joseph Ave., Kankakee, IL, 60901
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Housing Authorities near Kankakee, IL
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Park Forest Housing AuthorityPark Forest, IL - 26.25 Miles | 177 | N/A | Closed | Contact |
 Housing Authority of JolietJoliet, IL - 30.7 Miles | 1,330 | 1,033 | Closed | Contact |
 Grundy County Housing AuthorityMorris, IL - 35.17 Miles | N/A | N/A | Closed | Contact |
 Hammond Housing AuthorityHammond, IN - 36.54 Miles | 251 | 20 | Open | Contact |
 East Chicago Housing AuthorityEast Chicago, IN - 39.76 Miles | 694 | 806 | Closed | Contact |
 Gary Housing AuthorityGary, IN - 42.22 Miles | 129 | N/A | Open | Contact |
Local Information for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee is a city in northeastern Illinois. It is the county seat of Kankakee County and is the home of the Kankakee Valley Park District, which operates 28 parks with a total of 600 acres of land. Park facilities include 24 tennis courts and playgrounds, 15 basketball courts and football fields, 13 baseball diamonds, 5 field houses and boat landings, a civic auditorium, and an ice skating rink, among many others.
In addition to the various recreation amenities, the city is perhaps better known for the 133-mile long Kankakee River. One of the major attractions in the region, the river that flows through the city is viewed by many as a significant landmark that has played a role in Kankakee’s economic growth, as it continuous to provide the city with essential resources.
You can definitely envision a home for your family in a place as fun and active as Kankakee.
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Population
111,375Persons per household
2.62Persons per household structure
18.4%Homeownership Rate
68.9%Housing Units
44,980Yearly Income per Person
$23,779Median Household Income
$50,102
