Through the American Rescue Plan, the Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb (HACD) has been allocated a nominal amount of Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV). The population eligible to receive these vouchers are limited and managed through a direct referral process only. These EHVs are to assist individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking or were recently homeless and at high risk of housing instability.

If you or someone you know is eligible for EHV assistance, please contact Hope Haven at 815.758.5765 for more information.

Effective July 1, 2021 Briarwood Apartments contract rents are increased as follows:
1 bedroom – $675
2 bedroom – $800
3 bedroom – $1,025
If you signed a lease prior to July 1, 2021, the contract rents above will be effective at your 2022 lease renewal.

If you have any questions about rent or the rent increase schedule, please contact the Briarwood office. 815-758-2960

• 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

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

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