Efforts to end homelessness in Rockford have been nationally recognized. Community members have achieved a “functional zero” of veteran and chronically homeless populations. Now, the focus is turning to other populations.

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

The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb and City of DeKalb are partnering to identify barriers to fair housing. A survey is available to all residents of DeKalb County to share any experiences they may have had with fair housing issues. Click here for more information and to take the survey. Housing in DeKalb

Low Income Public Housing 1, 2 & 3 bedroom waiting lists are currently open to applicants that are income eligible AND qualify for 2 or more local preferences.

Applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if the applicant does not qualify for 2 or more local preferences. Click here for a list of preferences.

It is important to the application/waitlist process that all your information is correct and up to date at all times. If anything changes, (ie; mailing address, email address, household members) you MUST contact the Housing Authority in writing to have your application updated to reflect those changes. Send all changes to request@dekcohousing.com

Attached is the Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb holiday schedules.

Click on this 2019 Holiday Schedule for a list of days our offices will be closed for all holidays in 2019.