The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) developed this flyer to provide Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod Rehab) participants with important information and resources about paying rent during the national emergency concerning the coronavirus pandemic.

The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb will hold a Public Hearing via zoom and collect written comments regarding the 2021 Annual Plan and 5-Year Capital Plan.

The hearing will take place on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.  via the Zoom link provided here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86706516542?pwd=NktKajdoUEhFSzNCSTRVTkdMQ2l1Zz09

DRAFT 5-Year Capital Plan

DRAFT 2021 PHA Annual Plan

If you are a person with disabilities and need an accommodation to access this information, please contact the housing authority main office at 815-758-2692

Click HERE to review the list of Food Pantries in DeKalb County

• Per the federal government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act we are aware that participants may be receiving a stimulus payment. HACD considers this to be a one time sporadic payment and will not be counted towards your household income. Tenants are assumed to have received this and will not be required to report it. All other income or family composition changes MUST be reported within 10 calendar days.  We hope that you and your family remain healthy and safe.

• If you are laid off, you must provide a letter from the employer stating the reason and time frame of lay off.

• Unemployment benefit award letters must be provided and you must complete the unemployment verification form.

• Forms can be found on our website under Resources – Links

• HACD COVID-19 Action Plan

The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb is requesting proposals from qualified providers for Hallway Flooring Replacement – furnish and install Mannington Carpet Tiles, Base Cove and Vinyl Transitions. Bids are due December 4, 2020 – 3:00 pm CST. Details can be found on our Procurement Page.

For more information on our Port-in process please click here.

The Low Income Public Housing and Section 8 (HCV) waiting lists are ONLY open to households where the head, spouse or sole member is elderly (62 or older) or is disabled and has a minimum of 2 of our local preference points. You can apply online at our website. Paper applications are available as a reasonable accommodation for the disabled.

The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb is now accepting applications for:

• Full Time Maintenance Mechanic I.  Click here for details.