Peoria Housing Authority

About Public Housing at PHA:

The Peoria Housing Authority (PHA) owns and operates over 700 units of public housing, located in 8 housing developments. In addition to providing affordable housing to hundreds of Peoria County residents, PHA developments include amenities that are intended to enhance our families' quality of life.

Some of PHA Public Housing Amenities include:

Income-based or flat rent options
Handicap accessible
Laundry facilities on site or in-unit hookups
Computer labs

Playgrounds
Central heat & air
Supportive services (Including our Family Self-Sufficiency program)
Security cameras through the properties

Eligibility

In order to qualify for Low Income Public Housing an applicant must:

Qualify as an individual or family as defined by PHA
Have a physical address; P.O. BOX numbers will not be accepted
Head of household must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application or an emancipated minor by a court of competent jurisdiction, consistent with state law

At the time of admission, annual family income cannot exceed the established income limits according to the maximum income by family size established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD)

	Family Size
FY 2021 Income Limit	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Very Low-Income	26,750	30,550	34,350	38,150	41,250	44,300	47,350	50,400
Extremely Low-Income	16,050	18,350	21,960	26,500	31,040	35,580	40,120	44,660
Low-Income Limits	42,750	48,850	54,950	61,050	65,850	70,850	75,750	80,600

Applicant and all adult members of the family must pass a criminal background check *If applicant or any family member have a record of criminal activity and/or an arrest within 5 (five) years or is subject to a lifetime registration requirement under a state sex offender registration program, they will not be eligible for housing assistance
Applicant and all family members must provide documentation of social security numbers or certify that they do not have social security numbers at the time of eligibility interview
Applicant and all family members must meet USHUD requirements on citizenship or immigration status
Applicant or any family member who currently owes rent or other amounts to any housing authority will not be eligible until the outstanding balance is paid in full
To get working preference, applicant must maintain six (6) months of full-time continuous employment

Commonly Requested Public Housing Documents

Peoria Housing Authority’s Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)

Public Housing Change of Information Form

Public Housing Transfer Request

How To Apply

Complete and submit an application
- Applications can be obtained by:
  - Picking one up at the PHA Administrative Office located at 100 S Richard Pryor Place during office hours (8am- 5pm/CT)
  - Requesting one be mailed to you via telephone (309) 676-8736 ext. 14079
- PUBLIC HOUSING APPLICATION OFFICE HOURS:
  - Tuesday: 8:30am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
  - Thursday: 8:30am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
All applications must be returned in-person to the Public Housing Eligibility Specialist during PH Application Office Hours
*Applications cannot be mailed in, dropped off, or left at the front desk
When the application is received, it will be date/time stamped and immediately followed by an in-person interview. All adult household members (age 18 and older) must be present at the interview
*An application will not be accepted and an interview will not be granted if all adult household members are not present at time application is submitted
When submitting an application please remember:
- Allow time for an interview when your application is submitted
- Make sure you have a fully completed application and have all required documents with you
  *If any documents are missing or the application is not complete, it cannot be processed by the PHA
Placement on the Waitlist
- If you are added to the waitlist, you will be notified when your name comes to the top of the list or if we are updating our files
  - PLEASE NOTE: If you do not respond to a waitlist notification or if your letter is returned as undeliverable, your name will be removed from the waitlist and you will need to re-apply
  - If your address or contact information changes, it is your responsibility to update your application with the new information
  - To check your status on the waitlist please click here

Required Documents

Certified birth records for ALL members of the household
*Hospital copies will NOT be accepted
Social Security cards for ALL members of the household
Photo ID of ALL members 18 years of age and older
Proof of assets
- Stocks, bonds, savings, real estate, checking, etc.
- Documentation, as applicable, to verify assets
Proof of income for all members of the household including but not limited to:
- Employment
  - Employer(s) name, mailing address, phone and fax number for verification
  - Five most recent and consecutive paycheck stubs
- Pension, Social Security, SSI, etc.
  - Current award letter and/or documentation
- Child support, TANF/Public Aid, or unemployment benefits
  - Documentation to verify amounts received
*ALL INCOME MUST BE REPORTED AND VERIFIED*
Other documents as applicable
- Marriage license, divorce decree, official separation papers, custody papers,etc.

Harrison Homes Harrison Homes Redevelopment Riverwest Scattered Sites Sterling Towers Providence Pointe

Harrison Homes

On-site Amenities

Property managers on-site
Maintenance on-site
Playground
Seasonal splash pad
Laundry facilities
Parking
Security Cameras

Unit Amenities

Bedroom sizes range from 1–5
Offers ADA compliant units
Equipped with full-size stove and refrigerator
Heat included
Central Air
Pets allowed (with restrictions)

Harrison Homes Redevelopment

On-site Amenities

Property managers on-site
Maintenance on-site
Playground
Seasonal splash pad
Laundry facilities
Parking
Security Cameras

Unit Amenities

Bedroom sizes range from 1–5
Offers ADA compliant units
Equipped with full-size stove and refrigerator
Some units equipped with washer/dryer hookups
Heat included
Central Air
Pets allowed (with restrictions)
Units offer open floor plan suitable to fit any need

Providence Pointe, formerly Taft Homes

Originally constructed in 1952 to serve as temporary housing for veterans of the Korean War, the Taft Homes has served as an affordable housing option and as a community hub for many families in Peoria. For over twelve years PHA has pursued redevelopment discussions of Taft Homes, and we are very excited to announce that construction for the newly named Providence Pointe is now underway! The $43 million redevelopment project features modern, quality, affordable housing for area families, with 142 brand new rental units, two community centers, a playground area, and green space.

Although some families relocated to alternate locations during the redevelopment, many families remain on site. Once construction is complete, on-site families will transition into the new homes. The first phase of homes are expected to be ready by Spring 2023!

Riverwest

On-site Amenities

Green space with park benches
Playground
Parking
Community meeting room

Unit Amenities

Bedroom sizes range from 2–4
Offers ADA compliant units
Units equipped with full-size stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher
Units equipped with washer/dryer hookups
Storage space available in most units
Pets allowed (with restrictions)
Central Air

Sterling Towers

Unit Amenities

All units 1 bed/1 bath
Offers ADA compliant units
Units equipped with full-size stove and refrigerator
Some units equipped with garbage disposal
Units offer open floor plan suitable to fit any need

Scattered Sites

"Scattered Sites" is the term used to describe individual housing units located throughout Peoria that are owned by PHA. Scattered Site residents mix with private renters and homeowners in their neighborhood and blend into the surrounding community. We cannot guarantee all amenities with the units, but some of the most common amenities include:

Common Unit Amenities

Bedroom sizes range from 2-4
Garbage and sewer paid
Units equipped with full-size stove and refrigerator
Homes equipped with washer/dryer hookups
Central air
Parking
Pets allowed (with restrictions)
Storage space