1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List
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Waiting List StatusOpen
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Program Type1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing
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Phone Number(217) 423-7711.
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Location1808 East Locust Street Decatur, Macon County, Illinois 62526
Eligibility
The Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) waiting list for 1-Bedroom Elderly (50+)/Disabled Public Housing apartments at Concord Highrise, Lexington Highrise, and Hartford Highrise is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least September, 2019, until further notice.
To apply, complete the online pre-application here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed. The DHA pre-application states "Decatur Housing Authority ulitizies a local preference." But the specific preference, or preferences have not been confirmed. HUD's official term for any preference is called a "local preference." It's possible that this preference is for persons who reside and/or work in Macon County, since that is a question on the application.
For more information, visit the DHA Public Housing page, or the DHA website.
How to apply
- Find and contact the housing authority
- Determine your eligibility and apply
- Receive the rental voucher
- Find affordable apartments

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (217) 423-7711.