About HACD

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About HACD – Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb – Illinois

The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb (HACD) was incorporated in 1946 as an Illinois Municipal Corporation. The mission of the Housing Authority is to positively impact lower-income people by providing affordable housing. 

Who We Are

A local government unit with county-wide jurisdiction.

  • Assisted households are members of every county community.
  • Programs are supported by rents and federal grants.
  • We do not levy local taxes. We do pay PILOT, which is formula-based upon our unit count.
  • The Housing Authority is governed by an unpaid five member board that are appointed by the county government. View list of commissioners.

Programs

Four federal programs:

  • Housing Choice Voucher Program (tenant-based assistance)
  • Low-Income Public Housing Program (unit-based assistance)
  • Shelter Plus Care Program (chronically homeless and homeless persons with serious mental illness)
  • Multi-Family Programs (unit-based assistance)

Quick Facts:

  • 900 families/1,900 people assisted within the county
  • 11 buildings/389 units
  • 628 vouchers

About HACD Public Housing (LI)

5 buildings, 280 units – 224 1 bedrooms, 56 2 & 3 bedrooms

  • VAC Luncheon site
  • WiFi & Computer Lab
  • Laundry facilities
  • Video Surveillance System
  • Key fob entry

Housing Choice Voucher (VL/LI)

628 units – 586 HCV, 25 Vouchers dedicated to VASH Program (Veterans), 17 Emergency Housing Vouchers, 6 Project Based Vouchers:

  • Tenant makes a market-driven choice.
  • The lease is between the landlord & tenant – HUD applies an addendum.
  • Tenant pays 30% of income to landlord. HA pays the balance directly to the landlord.