IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KIM ULBRICH:
The health and safety of our residents and staff is our utmost concern. In light of the current national emergency, please be advised of the following changes to our normal operating procedures. These changes will be re-evaluated continually through the current crisis:
Although our office is closed
to the public, staff will continue to work with clients through
the mail, through phone interviews, email, fax and via our secure drop off box
located just outside our main door at the 1108 N Seminary, Woodstock
location. Due to staff reductions, we do
not have the full services of a Receptionist, so please make use of email or
use extensions to go directly to the staff person you are trying to
contact. A full staff directory of emails and extensions, as well as the
most up-to-date information on our assistance programs can be found using the link below. For fastest
service, email is recommended. If you
are unsure to whom your email should be directed, please email Holly Lyons at hlyons@mchenrycountyhousing.org , and she will direct your email to the correct staff
member. We will continue to update the public through this website, so please check back for updates.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
- MCHA has CDBG Emergency Rental Assistance targeting households earning between 50% to 80% AMI who have had a COVID-related income loss. Please see the application link below for more information.
Application package with Document list.pdf The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) begins it's new program year 7/27/2020. You may schedule an appointment now by following this link: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/b0kk9my2/ . For more information, click HERE. All appointments will be conducted over the phone.
- A full directory of staff members with emails and phone extensions can be found by clicking here: Staff Directory
- A directory of other places to seek assistance can be found by clicking here: RESOURCE DIRECTORY (Please note that during this Coronovirus crisis there may be changes to the operations of the agencies listed in this directory, so contact them directly to check for changes)
Click Here for HUD Flyer on Eviction Moratorium for MCHA and other HUD assisted clients due to COVID-19.
The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) has been assisting McHenry County residents since 1947.
What does the McHenry County Housing Authority do?
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Administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program that provides rental assistance for very low income tenants
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Provides Public Housing in scattered site three-bedroom homes throughout McHenry County for very low income families
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Provides Senior Housing for low income senior citizens and disabled individuals in two rental developments located in Huntley and Richmond
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Administers a Homeless Prevention Program, Emergency Shelter Program & other community services
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Administers a Rehab Program that assists very low income homeowners to repair their homes
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Administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that assists low income households to afford the costs of heating and cooling their homes
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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
