Welcome...
At the Housing Authority of the City of Freeport, we are pleased to be positioned to provide access to decent, safe, and affordable housing to low and moderate income individuals, families, elderly and/or disabled. With a customer base of over 400 families, we are dedicated to providing a level of customer service that is beyond providing housing. We seek to serve our residents in a way that provides assistance in improving their lives for themselves and their families.
True or False:
Approximately 5 million people live in public housing.
False!
Approximately 2.2 million people live in public housing, which is less than 1% of the U.S. population.
True or False:
Public housing provides underserved Americans with a free place to live.
False!
Public housing residents are required to pay rent based on their income.
True or False:
The average household income for a public housing household is $18,675.
False!
The mean income for a public housing household is $11,295, which is below the poverty line.
True or False:
The largest percentage of public housing residents are Caucasian.
True!
Half of public housing residents are Caucasian.
Public housing provides an opportunity for families to grow, succeed, and live.
Did you know?
The average cost of raising a child is $295,000 over 17 years. That doesn’t include the cost of college.
Did you know?
Almost half of Americans (146 million) are classified as low-income or below the poverty line.
Did you know?
Homeownership in the U.S. hit its lowest rate in nearly 18 years.
Public housing creates… valedictorians, politicians, engineers, doctors.
Did you know?
Services like continuing education classes and daycare give public housing residents the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Having a stable home enables everyone, from high school seniors to adults, to pursue higher education and a promising career path.
Did you know?
In 2030, the average sticker price for a private university could be as much as $130,428 a year, and a state school could cost $41,228 a year.
Did you know?
In the 2012-13 academic year, the average net cost for a full-time student at an in-state public university was roughly $18,000 (almost double what it was 20 years ago) for tuition, fees, room and board, books, and incidental expenses, according to the College Board.
Discover a Better Way of Living…The Freeport Housing Authority is seeking individuals and families to apply for housing. FHA rents efficiency to five bedroom apartments. Waiting lists of most bedroom sizes are short and now is the time to apply! We offer amenities including 24/7 Maintenance, Water and Sewer Utilities, Security Services, On-site Management, Laundry Facilities, Computer Labs, Education and Employment Opportunities, and Resident Special Events. You may obtain an application online at www.freeporthousing.org, under the How to Apply tab or visit the FHA Main Office at 1052 W Galena Avenue during regular business hours Monday-Friday 8-4:30. For more information, please visit www.freeporthousing.org or call us at 815-232-4171 Ext 1010.
