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RIHA provides affordable, decent and sanitary housing opportunities to low- and moderate income families including elderly and
disabled persons, while supporting programs to foster economic self-sufficiency and personal growth.
RIHA provides rental assistance to families who pay no more than 30% of their income toward rent and utilities. RIHA is an
independent, not-for-profit agency that receives most of its funding through the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is a term used to describe a home or a dwelling unit whose total housing costs are deemed "affordable" to
a group of people within a specified income range. A commonly accepted guideline for housing affordability is a housing cost
that does not exceed 30% of a household's gross income. Housing costs generally include taxes and insurance for owners, and
in most cases, utility costs.
When the monthly carrying costs of a home exceed 30 - 35% of household income, the housing is considered unaffordable for that
household. A home or rental unit that is considered "affordable" to a moderate-income family or household hinges on the three "affordability" variables.
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Family/household size, |
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Total family/household income, and |
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The selling or rental price of the home or other dwelling. |
Consistent with federal assistance programs, RIHA uses a definition of affordable housing as housing that costs no more than
30% of the monthly income of moderate income persons and families, adjusted for household size.
RIHA Housing & Housing Programs
RIHA currently owns and manages 487 units of conventional public housing and operates a Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV)
with 230 units of subsidized Section 8 housing. In total, the Agency provides homes for 717 families - nearly 1,500 persons.
Public Housing
RIHA public housing units are located on four sites including Spencer Towers, Sunset Heights, Lincoln Homes and Manor Homes.
Spencer Towers and Sunset Heights are high-rise structures. Spencer houses elderly and non-elderly disabled. Sunset serves a
general adult population. Manor and Lincoln Homes are family sites.
Housing Application Requirements
The following documentation is required at the time of application:
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Valid State ID for all adults in household (18 years of age and older) |
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Social Security Cards for all persons in household |
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Birth Certificates of all children under the age of 18 |
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One signed Employment Verification form (even if not currently employed |
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Four Rental History Verification Forms signed with names and addresses of each reference |
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Three Character Reference Forms signed with names and addresses of each reference |
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One Disability Certification signed with a doctor's name and office address (If claiming Disabled with no SSI documentation) |
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One Declaration of Section 214 signed for every person in household (Parent or Guardian signs for children under 18) |
Additional Documentation for Applications with Two or More Adults
Each adult must sign the following documents:
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Declaration of Section 214 |
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Utility Release Form |
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HUD-9886 |
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Criminal Background Release |
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Four Rental History Verifications |
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One Employment Verification Form |
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Authorization to obtain Consumer Information Form |
Spencer Towers
Spencer Towers is a nine-floor, 199-unit elderly and non-elderly disabled facility located near downtown Rock Island and the Riverfront.
Address: 111 20th Street. Rock Island, Illinois 61201
Phone: 309.788-1809
For additional information, please call call 309.788.0825 or e-mail Housing@riha4rent.org.
Sunset Heights
Sunset Heights Sunset Towers is RIHA's second high-rise building. It is a 141-unit facility that houses a
general population.
Address: 3130 9th Street. Rock Island, Illinois. 61201
Phone: 788-3800
For additional information, please call call 309.788.0825 or e-mail Housing@riha4rent.org.
Lincoln Homes
Lincoln Homes serves 45 families.
Address: 9th Street and 5th Avenue
Phone: 788-6506
For additional information, please call call 309.788.0825 or e-mail Housing@riha4rent.org.
Manor Homes
Manor Homes this neighborhood anchor serves 102 families.
Address: 2601 7th Street. Rock Island, Illinois 61201
Phone: 786-0080
For additional information, please call call 309.788.0825 or e-mail Housing@riha4rent.org.
Douglas Park Place
Located in the New Old Chicago redevelopment area, Douglas Park Place was designed to serve
women coming out of intense substance abuse treatment programs. The 8-unit, rental development provides a
supportive environment, workforce counseling and a myriad of other services focused on transitioning participants
back into the community. A resident professional provides on-going substance abuse counseling. The facility
serves between 16 and 20 households per year with an average stay of approximately six months.
Address: 720 - 9th Avenue Rock Island, Illinois 61201
Phone: 309.786-8750
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Through the RIHA Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, participants are provided the opportunity to choose any house or apartment
they would like to rent as long as it meets certain basic requirements for housing quality. Under the HCV Program, the housing
cannot cost more than the HUD-defined Payment Standard, but a family may choose to rent a more expensive house or apartment and
pay the extra amount. However, the total rent cannot exceed 40% of the household's income.
As part of the RIHA Homebuyer Incentive Program, HCV participants are able to apply their voucher toward monthly mortgage payments
enabling them to become homeowners.
Housing Application Requirements
The following documentation is required at the time of application:
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Valid State ID for all adults in household (18 years of age and older) |
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Social Security Cards for all persons in household |
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Birth Certificates of all children under the age of 18 |
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One signed Employment Verification form (even if not currently employed |
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Four Rental History Verification Forms signed with names and addresses of each reference |
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Three Character Reference Forms signed with names and addresses of each reference |
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One Disability Certification signed with a doctor's name and office address (If claiming Disabled with no SSI documentation) |
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One Declaration of Section 214 signed for every person in household (Parent or Guardian signs for children under 18) |
Additional Documentation for Applications with Two or More Adults
Each adult must sign the following documents:
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Declaration of Section 214 |
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Utility Release Form |
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HUD-9886 |
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Criminal Background Release |
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Four Rental History Verifications |
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One Employment Verification Form |
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Authorization to obtain Consumer Information Form |
Homebuyer Incentive Program
Cascade Garden
Cascade Garden is a 70-unit mixed-income apartment style development designated for individuals and families
containing at least one household member with a disability. The units offer independence, accessibility, and
visitability. The complex will provide high-quality affordable and market-rate housing and a means of delivering
the services and support required for persons with disabilities to become empowered, contributing members of
the community.
Cascade Garden includes 8 two-bedroom units, 46 one-bedroom units and 14 three-bedroom units. The apartments
are designed to meet special needs including wheelchair access, ramps, wider doorways, lower cabinets and
roll-in showers.
Cascade Garden is brand new construction. Apartments are expected to become available in late 2011. For more
information, call 309.788.0825 or e-mail us at Housing@riha4rent.org.
Special Needs Housing
Special Needs Housing defines housing that provides a supportive and responsive environment for at risk and/or
special needs populations. It allows residents to identify their own needs and issues of concern within a housing
structure and community-based infrastructure. It offers residents accessible, affordable housing which is essential
for people with special needs to live independently in their communities.
Currently, RIHA/CHS offer housing opportunities for special need populations at Douglas Park Place and will
offer additional special needs housing at Cascade Garden beginning in late 2011. For more information call
309.788.0825 or e-mail us at Housing@riha4rent.org.
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