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Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County
East Moline, Illinois
Last Updated
17 hours ago
About Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County
The Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County (PHA Code: IL010) serves East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. This authority manages approximately 702 assisted housing units, which include 447 housing choice vouchers and 255 public housing units.
Currently, the Housing Authority has multiple programs open for applications. These include Emergency Assistance, Public Housing, Garfield School – 62+, Hometown Harbor – 62+, Other Senior, Other Senior (William Young Homes), Other Senior Housing, and Other Senior Rental Housing Assistance. For applicants, the Very Low Income limit for a family of four in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA area is $48,850 per year.
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Other Programs Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jul 1, 2020
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The William Young Homes Elderly Other Senior Waiting List in Milan, Illinois, is open for seniors (62+) and accepting online applications since at least July 2020, until further notice. Applicants are placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.
Emergency Assistance
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This waiting list is for individuals and families displaced by natural or building disasters in Rock Island County, Illinois, and Scott County, Iowa.
Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jul 1, 2020
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This Project-Based Voucher waitlist for apartments at Wm. Young Homes in Milan, Illinois, is open for seniors aged 62 and older; selected applicants are placed by application date and time.
Senior Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jul 1, 2020
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This waiting list is for seniors 62 years and older for rental housing assistance at William Young Homes in Milan, Illinois. Applications are placed on the waiting list by date and time received.
Garfield School
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The waiting list for Garfield School, a program for seniors 62+, is currently open.
Hometown Harbor
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The waiting list for Hometown Harbor, a program for seniors 62+, is currently open.
William Young Homes
Status
open
Open Date
Jul 1, 2020
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This waiting list is for senior (62+) rental housing assistance in Milan, Illinois, at William Young Homes.
William Young Homes Elderly
Status
open
Open Date
Jul 1, 2020
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This waiting list is for seniors 62+ for rental housing assistance in Milan, Illinois, accepting applications since at least July 2020 until further notice.
William Young Homes Senior Housing
Status
open
Open Date
Jul 1, 2020
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This waiting list for Senior (62+) rental housing assistance in Milan, Illinois, has been accepting applications since at least July 2020, until further notice. Applicants receive instant online confirmation of acceptance and are placed on the waiting list by date and time of application receipt.
Other Programs
2 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list for Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County last opened and closed on July 25, 2026, or August 24, 2026.
The public housing waiting list for Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County was last open in January 2025 and remains closed as of July 2026.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County
Check Current Status
Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County currently has 9 open waiting lists (Other Programs, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Senior Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $48,850/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County manages approximately 702 assisted housing units (447 Section 8, 255 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in East Moline. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County
Other Other Programs open
The Other Programs program at Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in East Moline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher (PBV) open
Project-Based Vouchers at Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in East Moline. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Senior Senior Housing open
The Senior Housing program at Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in East Moline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for East Moline. This program serves approximately 447 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County manages approximately 255 Public Housing units in East Moline. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County?
Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $48,850. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $20,550 | $34,200 | $54,750 |
| 2 Persons | $23,450 | $39,100 | $62,550 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $44,000 | $70,350 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $48,850 | $78,150 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $52,800 | $84,450 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $56,700 | $90,700 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $60,600 | $96,950 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Greater Metro. Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County — including across state lines.