Do you need affordable housing?
We’re Here to Help!
Northern Illinois Regional Affordable Community Housing (NI ReACH), believes that having a safe, stable home is something everyone deserves. We work with local, state, and federal organizations to provide homes and supportive services to the families and communities we serve.
NI ReACH administers programs for both Winnebago County Housing Authority and Boone County Housing Authority.
Step 1
Review Housing Options
NI ReACH (Northern Illinois Regional Affordable Community Housing) has several housing options available, so finding one that fits your family’s needs is step one. Learn about each of our programs and their basic eligibility requirements.
Step 2
Apply for Housing
We know that applying for housing can be stressful, but we are here to help. To start the process, complete our pre-application. After 10 business days, you’ll be assigned a wait list number to track your application.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Names, birthdates, and Social Security numbers of all members of your household
- Income information
Step 3
Check Your Status
Your number on the wait list is affected by your needs, the needs of others in the community, and the availability of housing. Once your application is processed, you’ll be able to log in to track your status on the wait list.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Last Name
- Last four digits of your Social Security number
Why is Affordable Housing Important?
A safe, stable home in a supportive community offers more than a place to live – it inspires hope and achievement. With affordable housing, families can thrive and focus on their futures. It reduces unimaginable stress, which improves physical and mental health. Through our housing and other support programs, residents achieve more in school and jobs, develop a sense of pride, and find a sense of belonging and community.
Safety
Stability
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Thriving
Pride
Featured Communities
We maintain extremely high standards for our communities with the goal of redefining perceptions about affordable housing. Here are just a few!
D’Agnolo Garden Apartments in Rockton, IL features lovely 1-bedroom unites on acres of park within a couple miles of banks, stores, restaurants and pharmacies.
Located at 1050 West Galena Avenue in Freeport, the Brewster Apartments have 64 1-bedroom apartments.
The Champion Park Homes are located within the Washington Park Neighborhood just five blocks from the NI ReACH Central office and a couple of miles off Bypass 20 for fast transportation throughout the community.
About NIReACH
At Northern Illinois ReACH, we create vibrant neighborhoods, fight blight in our communities, and address the negative impacts of poverty. While we are known for our housing programs, we actively develop and participate in initiatives to support growth and learning toward self-sufficiency for our residents and others. We’ve earned a reputation for innovation and are often looked to as leaders in affordable housing.
Lets get social!
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides rental help, and Winnebago County and Rockford Human Services are looking to hire people at the call center and for general clerical work. You can learn more about the position and how to apply be visiting workplacestaffing.com/job/community-services-housing/
Are you behind on rent and utility payments, because you were affected by COVID-19? Perhaps you were sick and unable to work, or where you worked was closed for awhile.
Then you are eligible for help. Winnebago County has received an $8.3 million grant to help both tenants and landlords get caught up. You should apply if:
You rent or are a landlord in Winnebago County.
You experienced unemployment or loss of income since 04/01/20.
You are income qualified (the intake site will calculate it for you).
If you are behind in utilities.
To learn more, visit and apply at:
Renthelp.wincoil.us
Or telephone (815) 962-RENT (7386).
You are still eligible if you receive voucher assistance (Section 8 and the Rental Housing Support Program) or live n public housing.
wincoil.us/departments/county-board-office/rent-help/
County Board Office: Rental Help - Winnebago County, Illinois
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Learn more about Rental Help in Winnebago County, Illinois.
A Drive-By Food Giveaway will be held on:
Thursday, 04/08/21
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
In the parking lot of the Northwest Community Center
1325 North Johnston Avenue
Rockford, Illinois
The giveaway is hosted by State Representative Maurice West and the Northwest Community Center and sponsored by meridianhealth, offering 200 boxes of food to the community!
We are very happy to share that our friend, NAHRO CEO Adrianne Todman, has been nominated by President Biden to be the HUD Deputy Director!
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WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Adrianne Todman as Deputy Secretary for Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Adrianne Todman, Nominee for Deputy Secretary at...News and Events
April 13, 2021 NI ReACH will be holding a Public Hearing at 10:00 am on May 19th, 2021 on Zoom to discuss our proposed Moving to Work Plan, which will be transmitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in June 2021. The proposed MTW plan focuses on incentivizing landlords to participate in […]
In June, 2021, NI ReACH will apply for Moving to Work (MTW) designation from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). MTW designation permits the organization to test innovative solutions for improving housing programs and services. NI ReACH has put together a plan which describes our proposal to participate in MTW Cohort #4, which […]
Champion Park Homes represented NI ReACH’s first mixed-finance program for Winnebago County Housing Authority. Through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) sponsored by the Winnebago Homes Association (the organization’s nonprofit development arm), the $40 million deal tore down the 75 homes and rebuilt 104 new homes along with new roads, drainage, city water, street […]
NI ReACH was awarded Mainstream Vouchers for both WCHA and BCHA.
