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Waitlist Information

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 The information below pertains to both DHA and KHA.

Click here to Pre-Apply for Housing to be ready when a waitlist opens.

Waitlists:

  • DHA RHSP waitlist CLOSED 9/7/2022
  • DHA HCV waitlist CLOSED 5/10/2022
  • KHA HCV waitlist CLOSED 10/11/2022
  • Project Based Vouchers (Seniors & housing in collaboration with Social Service Agency Providers) CLOSED 5/31/2022 
  • MainStream wait list (non-elderly with disabilities) CLOSED 5/4/2021 
  • Senior Wait List CLOSED 5/4/2021
  • Project Based Wait List CLOSED 11/10/2020

Future Waitlist Information:

DuPage Housing Authority Project Based (PBV) Wait List will open March 6, 2024. 

The DuPage Housing Authority (DHA) is opening the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) waitlists on March 6, 2024, providing housing options for low to moderate-income individuals and families in DuPage County. The waitlists will remain open until 10:30am on April 3, 2024.

Housing Options: DHA's PBV locations offer diverse housing, catering to individuals, families, seniors (62 and older), and those with developmental disabilities. The PBV Wait Lists open periodically based on funding availability.

Application Details:

  • Application Period: Waitlists will be open from 10:30am (CST) March 6, 2024, until 10:30am (CST) April 3, 2024
  • Online applications through RENTCafe account.
  • No cost for pre-application.
  • Beware of scams; DHA does not ask for payment or personal information.

Selection will be via random lottery, not first come first placed. 300 applicants will be selected for each waitlist.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet property-specific criteria and submit an online application, indicating eligible PBV sites.

Reasonable Accommodation: Written requests for accommodation due to a disability preventing online application access are accepted, subject to approval.

Application Submission:

  • Only online submissions accepted.
  • Internet access available at public libraries; DHA office not equipped for submissions.
  • Applications reviewed based on completion date and time.

User Account Creation:

  • Existing RENTCafe users need not create new accounts.
  • New users must create accounts before the wait list opens.
  • Technical assistance is available through apetrulakis@dupagehousing.org.

Preparation for Wait List Opening: Sensitive information in the pre-application will be stored securely in a user account, accessible only by the applicant and DHA.

Verification of Existing Account: Respond to specific questions to determine if a RENTCafe account exists; create one if necessary.

Password Retrieval: Forgot password options available on the login screen.

Recommended Action: Create a RENTCafe account before the PBV Wait Lists open on March 6, 2024, at 10:30am (CST).

Account Creation Steps:

  1. Visit www.dupagehousing.org.
  2. Click 'Applicant Café for RENTCafè Login.
  3. Select 'Click here to register.'
  4. Enter email and create a password (min. 10 characters, including upper case, lower case, number, symbol).
  5. Confirm account creation via email.

Note: Log in to RENTCafe account on March 6, 2024, at 10:30 am (CST) to submit the pre-application.

Stay tuned for additional information.

APPLICANTS WHO SELECTED PREFERENCES...

If a preference no longer applies to the applicant, it is their responsibility to remove it from their Cafè Account as all preferences will be verified upon coming off the wait list. If any applicant is unable to verify a preference they select, or found ineligible for a preference they select, the preference points for any non-qualified preference will be deducted and the pre-application will be returned to the wait list. The list will then be re-ordered to move the applicant to their qualified position based on any remaining preferences, then on date/time of application.

To read more on preferences, click the links below:

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