Housing Choice Vouchers (commonly referred to as Section 8), is administererd by local public housing agencies, NOT the City of Evanston.
The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.
The Housing Authority of Cook County (the HACC) is the housing agency that administers an HCV Program in Suburban Cook County.
Housing Authority of Cook County
175 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
312-542-4851