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What is the difference between Section
8 and public housing? |
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Public housing is property owned by the Housing Authority
and Section 8 property is owned by a private landlord. |
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How to Apply
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Public Housing |
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Applications can be obtained during office hours
(Monday-Friday 8:00am until 5:00pm) at 200 N. 11th Street, Springfield,
Illinois or can be requested to be mailed via telephone
(217-753-5757). |
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Applications should be submitted with all appropriate
documentation as outlined in the application packet for processing in person during office hours (Monday-Friday
8:00am until 5:00pm). |
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Section 8 |
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Applications can be obtained during office hours
(Monday-Friday 8:00am until 5:00pm) at 200 N. 11th Street, Springfield,
Illinois or can be requested to be mailed via telephone
(217-753-5757). |
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Applications should be submitted in person Mondays
from 1:00pm-4:00pm and Tuesdays from 8:00am-4:00pm. |
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Processing |
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Your application is processed into the system and put in
order by date and time. Once the application process begins, there is
certain criteria which must be met. |
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Screening Criteria |
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Public Housing |
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| Landlord History for 3 years: |
Criminal History: |
- No record of disturbance or destruction.
- Payment of rent timely
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- No misdemeanor criminal activity for 3 years.
- No felonious activity for 10 years.
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Section 8 |
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| Criminal History |
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- No misdemeanor criminal activity for 3 years.
- No felonious activity for 10 years.
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