Housing Assistance
The Grundy County PHA - Housing Choice Voucher Program is assisting many elderly, handicapped, disabled, and families of low income to obtain housing they can afford. The Program utilizes existing rental housing that is in decent, safe, and in a sanitary condition and passes our inspection.
Please note: We currently have a waiting list for vouchers. We receive a high volume of calls regarding Housing Assistance. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT YOU LEAVE A VOICEMAIL. Voicemails should be clear and to the point and contain your name and a number you can be easily reached at. Someone will return your call as soon as possible. 855-290-8544 or 660-359-3907 option #4
Section 8 Administrative Plan
Income Limits
Application Packet
Please note: We currently have a waiting list for vouchers. We receive a high volume of calls regarding Housing Assistance. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT YOU LEAVE A VOICEMAIL. Voicemails should be clear and to the point and contain your name and a number you can be easily reached at. Someone will return your call as soon as possible. 855-290-8544 or 660-359-3907 option #4
Section 8 Administrative Plan
Income Limits
Application Packet
Who is Eligible?
Eligible households are those whose incomes fall within HUD
established guidelines as determined by the size of the family. Single
elderly (62 or over), handicapped of any age or disabled of any age
qualify if they meet the income guideline. All other participants may
be single or a family unit. Families eligible by income do not have to
move if they are presently renting homes which meet the Housing Quality
Standards and the rent limits set by HUD. They may participate in the
Program, stay in the same house and pay less rent if their landlords
are willing to participate.
Property Owner Participation
Property Owner Participation Any owner of modestly priced, standard rental housing can participate. The owner must be able to rent the property within the HUD established Fair Market Rent for this area. Fair Market Rents/Payment Standards are based on comparable rents for all the thirteen (13) counties in the Green Hills and Pony Express Areas. The rent and utility costs together cannot exceed these limits. The Fair Market Rent/Payment Standards includes the utility allowance approved by HUD for a particular type of structure in this area. The housing approved for the Program must meet the Housing Quality Standards set out in the HUD regulations. The owner and tenant must have a lease agreement for one year. A security deposit may be required by the owner. The owner is responsible for screening applicants and completely manages the property. The rental property is inspected annually for compliance with HUD's Housing Quality Standards.
Code of Federal Regulations PHA Disapproval of Owner Housing Choice Voucher Fact Sheet |
How to Apply
You can complete our application online or by calling our office at 660-359-3907, option #4 to schedule a phone appointment.
What You Will Need
Program Function
Families who are paying more than 30% of their income for rent and utilities normally will be required to pay no more than 30%, but must pay at least $25.00 each month.
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Admission to Program
Persons evicted from Public Housing, Indian Housing, Section 23, or any Section 8 Program because of drug-related criminal activity are ineligible for admission to Public Housing and Section 8 Programs as described in 24 CFR 982.552.
Grundy County PHA will deny admission to applicants with the following criminal records or that have committed the mentioned offenses within the last three (3) years from the processing date of the application:
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