A Word About Preferences

Your rank on the waiting list is determined by the total preference points claimed by you and your household. Your rank changes every time a new application is added to the waiting list. When your name rises to the top of the waiting list you will receive a letter to submit proof of all preferences claimed.

Your “status” on the waiting list is active or not active. Due to the daily fluctuation of the waiting list as a result of our preference point system we are unable to provide you with your position on the waiting list or your progress.  When your total preference points rises to the top of the waiting lists you will be notified by mail

The following are the only preferences that may be claimed on a pre-application.

Residency (15 Points)........................Head-of-Household or Spouse lives in Lake County, IL or

                                                            Head-of-Household or Spouse works in Lake County, IL or

                                                            Head-of-Household or Spouse has been hired to work in

                                                            Lake County, IL

 

Veteran (5 Points).............................Head-of-Household or Spouse is a US Veteran,

                                                            not dishonorably discharged.

 

Nursing Home (10 Points).................Head-of-Household or Spouse resides in nursing home and

                                                            remains there due to inability to afford housing elsewhere.

 

Housing assistance will first be awarded to families; single-member families at least 62 years of age; and single-member families who are disabled before it will be awarded to single-member families who are not 62 years old or disabled.

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