Lasalle County Housing Authority
Ottawa, IL - 61350

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Lasalle County Housing Authority

526 E Norris Drive
Ottawa, IL - 61350
(815) 434-0380


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Last-Modified: 2020-12-29 23:47:04



Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $834
Population in zip code: 24,182
Media age of those living in this zip code: 40.4
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $54,910
Average home value in this zip code: $137,724


Lasalle County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals or vouchers due to the overwhelming need for housing assistance and at times these lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and the length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of assistance please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures.



Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in Illinois, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.



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  • If you know the apartment costs, let us know.

    • Monday, September 11, 2023

      User Response: 509$ for 1 bedroom rent and minimum wage job.

  • Are these apartments low income, sliding scale income based?

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  • Are these apartments safe? Please let us know details.

    • Monday, September 11, 2023

      User Response: Cameras don’t work so don’t be comforted by them if something happens.

  • Are Pets allowed? Please let us know any details.

    • Monday, September 11, 2023

      User Response: Yes, if they are a disability pet then there’s no fee otherwise you will have to pay extra. Majority claim them as service animals and then won’t pick up after them or will leave them at home to bark all day and night.

    • Sunday, August 19, 2018

      User Response: Small

  • Which utilities are included in the rent?

    • Sunday, August 19, 2018

      User Response: Water garbage

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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


Comments
  • Reply User   2020-02-04 12:53:04

    I'm looking for a low income housing for my daughter and four children. She makes around $1600. 00 a month, but because of her car payment and insurance ,together run her $500. Oo a month. We went over everything. Even with me moving in. I receive $781. 00 a month on disability and $16. 00 in food stamps. We still would be in a bind with all the bills. So could you please help her. She really needs help. She has no place to live.

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