Housing authoritiesILHousing Authority of the City of Rock Island
Housing Authority of the City of Rock Island
Housing Authority of the City of Rock Island is based in Rock Island, Rock Island County, IL and administers 580 Section 8 vouchers and 278 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IL018. Program type: Combined. Households served: 688. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 21.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project-based vouchers | Opening soon | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Opening soon | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority of the City of Rock Island
- Public Notice - Waitlist Opening September 2026The waitlist for housing assistance will open in September 2026.
- Public Notice - Waitlist Opening July 2026The waitlist for housing assistance will open in July 2026.
- Public Notice - Waitlist Opening July 2026The waitlist for housing assistance will open in July 2026.
- Public Notice - Waitlist Opening June 2026The waitlist for housing assistance will open in June 2026.
- Public Notice- Waitlists Opening March 2026The waitlists for housing assistance will open in March 2026.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61201 | $780 | $840 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,670 |
| 61232 | $740 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,640 |
| 61236 | $740 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,640 |
| 61237 | $770 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,360 | $1,660 |
| 61239 | $850 | $920 | $1,140 | $1,510 | $1,830 |
| 61240 | $1,180 | $1,280 | $1,580 | $2,090 | $2,540 |
| 61242 | $780 | $860 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,690 |
| 61244 | $740 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,640 |
| 61256 | $830 | $910 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
| 61257 | $1,180 | $1,280 | $1,580 | $2,090 | $2,540 |
| 61259 | $760 | $840 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,640 |
| 61264 | $860 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,520 | $1,850 |
| 61265 | $780 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,390 | $1,690 |
| 61272 | $740 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,640 |
| 61273 | $740 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,640 |
| 61275 | $780 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,390 | $1,690 |
| 61278 | $900 | $1,020 | $1,260 | $1,640 | $1,990 |
| 61279 | $880 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,560 | $1,900 |
| 61281 | $740 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,640 |
| 61282 | $840 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,480 | $1,800 |
| 61284 | $900 | $1,020 | $1,260 | $1,630 | $1,980 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Rock Island
227 21st St, Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: (309) 788-0825
Official website: communityhomepartners.com
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Rock Island
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Rock Island operates 278 public housing units and administers 580 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 688 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 83% and offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of the City of Rock Island ranks second by voucher count, with 580 vouchers. Its peers include the Grtr Metro. Area Hsng Auth of Rock Island County, which has 591 vouchers, and the Moline Housing Authority, with 246 vouchers. Statewide, it holds the 25th position out of 66 authorities in terms of voucher size.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $990 to $1710, with an average of $1207. This is slightly below the state average of $1272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 61257 at $1710, while the lowest is in ZIP code 61275 at $990.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Grtr Metro. Area Hsng Auth of Rock Island CountyEast Moline, IL, 591 vouchers
- Moline Housing AuthorityMoline, IL, 246 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.