Success comes from stability. At McHenry County Housing Authority, we not only unlock the doors to affordable housing, we provide wraparound services needed in our community to keep people stably housed.
Working with our partners, we address the current and long-term needs of McHenry County residents through a number of programs, including housing, dental care, energy efficiency programs, rental assistance and home repair services.
The section 8 program would not exist without our partner landlords. The Housing Choice Voucher Program and its’ landlords help families afford decent, stable housing, avoid homelessness, and make ends meet.
We exist to assist low-income individuals and families to maintain an affordable, sanitary, and decent living environment, and to provide them with the means to avoid crisis situations and achieve economic independence.
Community Services Block Grant Scholarships
CSBG (Community Services Block Grant) Scholarships are offered in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, to provide financial assistance to adult (age 18 and over) McHenry County residents who have low-income. Income eligibility is based on the income for the entire household. Applicants must have good academic or training attainment potential and intend to study in an occupation that is in demand by employers. Preference will be given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities. Scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, and/or books at an accredited Illinois academic or training educational institution. This is a competitive scholarship. Not all applicants who are eligible will be chosen as a recipient.
Eligibility guidelines:
McHenry County resident for at least the past 30 days
Age 18 or older
CSBG income-eligible (determined by the entire household’s income)
Good academic or training potential
Chosen area of study is in high demand by employers
Enrolled or accepted at an Illinois accredited higher educational or occupational training institute
Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
30 Day Income Limit | $2510 | $3407 | $4303 | $5200 | $6097 | $6993 |
Household Size | 30 Day Income Limit |
1 | $2510 |
2 | $3407 |
3 | $4303 |
4 | $5200 |
5 | $6097 |
6 | $6993 |
Program Coordinator:
Sue Rose
(815) 338-7752 X137
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