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The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) has been assisting McHenry County residents since 1947.

What does the McHenry County Housing Authority do?

• Administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program that provides rental assistance for very low income tenants
• Provides Public Housing in scattered site three-bedroom homes throughout McHenry County for very low income families
• Provides Senior Housing for low income senior citizens and disabled individuals in two rental developments located in Huntley and Richmond
• Administers a Homeless Prevention Program, Emergency Shelter Program & other community services
• Administers a Rehab Program that assists very low income homeowners to repair their homes
• Administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that assists low income households to afford the costs of heating and cooling their homes
• Administers the Weatherization Program that assists low income households to make repairs to their homes that will reduce the costs of heating and cooling the homes