HOME PUBLIC HOUSING SECTION 8 RESIDENT SERVICES CONTACT DOING BUSINESS WITH US MAINSTREAM VOUCHERS HCV waiting list to open April 17, 2019 exclusively for disabled adults aged 18-61 eligible for “Mainstream” voucher The Housing Authority of the City of Bloomington has received funding to provide up to 13 “Mainstream” vouchers through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. To qualify for these vouchers, a household must consist of or include a disabled adult aged 18-61 who meets at least one of the following criteria: transitioning out of an institutional or other segregated setting, at serious risk of institutionalization, homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless. The waiting list for the Section 8 housing choice voucher program will open April 17, 2019, but ONLY for disabled adults aged 18-61 who meet the criteria for a “Mainstream” voucher. ONLY THOSE WHO CAN PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF THESE CRITERIA ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A VOUCHER AT THIS TIME. Those who meet the criteria are encouraged to download and review the following documents: Application Packet – Mainstream Voucher – consists of (1) Initial preliminary application form for HCV, (2) Statement of eligibility for Mainstream Voucher preference, and (3) Program definitions for Mainstream vouchers Verification of Disability form (HUD-90103) (to be submitted in lieu of Social Security benefit letter) Application packets are also available to be picked up at the Housing Authority office, 104 E. Wood Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Documents must be attached to the Statement of Eligibility in order to verify that the applicant qualifies for this category of voucher. This application, the Statement of Eligibility, and the necessary attachments are together considered a “completed Mainstream voucher application packet”. Completed Mainstream voucher application packets will be accepted beginning at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. The completed application packet may be submitted via e-mail to jorgeo@bloomingtonha.comor submitted in person at the main administrative office of the Housing Authority at 104 E. Wood Street, Bloomington, Illinois (e-mail submittal of the completed application packet in PDF form is the preferred method of submittal). If you are homeless and need assistance with the application or the Statement of Eligibility, please contact PATH by dialing 2-1-1. If you have a disability and need assistance, please contact the LIFE Center for Independent Living by calling (309) 663-5433. Due to the limited number Mainstream Vouchers made available to the Housing Authority at this time, only the first 35 completed, valid applications will be accepted. Only those who can provide verification of the Mainstream criteria are eligible to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher at this time. The waiting list for regular Vouchers is CLOSED and expected to remain closed through April of 2020. Questions about Mainstream Vouchers and the application process may be directed to Jorge Ovalle, 309-829-3360, ext. 211 or jorgeo@bloomingtonha.com or to Caryl Hoobler, 309-829-3360, ext. 212 or carylh@bloomingtonha.com. SEARCH FIND US HERE! 104 East Wood Street Bloomington, IL 61701 View Larger Map Home Public Housing Section 8 Maintenance Contact Housing Authority of Bloomington, IL 104 East Wood Street | Bloomington, IL 61701 309.829.3360 © 2021 Bloomington Housing Authority. All Rights Reserved! Web Design Development & SEO Chicago Web Design, Web Design Chicago, Peoria web design, Web design Peoria, Bloomington web design, Web design Bloomington