Housing Authority of the County of Ford, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Housing Authority of the County of Ford administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, IL, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD Standard Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · HA vs nearby IL agencies
- Chicago HA
Chicago Housing Authority
54,082 units
- HA Cook County 14,142
Housing Authority Cook County
14,142 units
- DuPage HA 3,360
DuPage Housing Authority
3,360 units
- HA County of Lake, IL. 3,282
Housing Authority of the County of Lake, IL.
3,282 units
- HA Joliet 2,797
Housing Authority of Joliet
2,797 units
The verdict
Housing Authority of the County of Ford in IL currently reports 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units on file with HUD, though it still runs 60 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
Housing Authority of the County of Ford is a Public Housing Authority in IL administering Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers with 0 authorized Section 8 units (Standard Performer size bracket). Contact this PHA directly to check waitlist status and request an application.
- HUD size bracket: Standard Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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Standard Performer bracket
Total authorized units
60
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among IL PHAs
2-BR standard range · IL
$870–$1,886 /mo
Median $870/mo · 2-BR
What HUD's PIH Record for Housing Authority of the County of Ford Tells You
Under HUD's PHAS scoring, this agency carries a "Standard Performer" designation, a bracket that affects how often it reports and how closely HUD oversees it. Housing Authority of the County of Ford is one of 3,780 agencies HUD tracks in its PIH Open Data directory for the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher program operating in IL. HUD currently records 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units for this agency, though it still carries 60 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Low-Rent" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. Every PHA in the directory runs its own waitlist, publishes its own admissions plan, and sets its own local preferences within the federal Section 8 rulebook, so this authorized-unit figure is a ceiling, not a promise of current availability.
its main line is 2174443101. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state. Across IL's 83 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $870-$1,886/month (median $870); Housing Authority of the County of Ford sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 2174443101
- jvinson@vermilionhousing.com
- Executive Director
- jvinson@vermilionhousing.com · 2174443101
How to apply at Housing Authority of the County of Ford
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "Housing Authority of the County of Ford Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across IL's 83 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $870–$1,886/month (median $870). Housing Authority of the County of Ford sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in IL
If this PHA's waitlist is closed, applying to additional PHAs in the same region is a recommended strategy. Other PHAs nearby:
- Chicago Housing Authority · 54,082 units
- Housing Authority Cook County · 14,142 units
- DuPage Housing Authority · 3,360 units
- Housing Authority of the County of Lake, IL. · 3,282 units
- Housing Authority of Joliet · 2,797 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Housing Authority of the County of Ford. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.