Last updated: 2026-09-06

Knox County Housing Authority

216 West Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL 61401

309-342-8129

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Waiting List Status: Unknown

About Knox County Housing Authority

Contact Knox County Housing Authority in Galesburg, Illinois for Section 8 vouchers and public housing assistance. Phone: 309-342-8129. Waiting list status: Unknown. Programs: Section 8 (HCV).

As a Public Housing Authority (PHA), they play a crucial role in providing affordable housing solutions to low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in the Knox area. Their primary focus is on Section 8 (HCV) programs, ensuring that eligible residents have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing options.

Section 8 Payment Standards: Knox County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Your voucher from Knox County Housing Authority covers up to:

Studio
$694
max/month
1 BR
$698
max/month
2 BR
$916
max/month
3 BR
$1,199
max/month
4 BR
$1,213
max/month

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents 2026 · huduser.gov

Things You Care About

  • How to contact Knox County Housing Authority
  • Office location and directions
  • Available housing programs and services
  • Service area coverage: Serving Fulton County (partial); Serving Knox County (partial)
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Contact Information

Phone
309-342-8129
Fax
309-342-7206

Office Location

Address
216 West Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
City, State ZIP
Galesburg, IL 61401
Service Area
Serving Fulton County (partial); Serving Knox County (partial)

Agency Details

PHA Code
IL085
Primary Program Type
Section 8 (HCV)

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can reach Knox County Housing Authority at 309-342-8129.

The current waiting list status is: Unknown. Check this page regularly for updates as waiting lists can open and close frequently.

Knox County Housing Authority serves: Serving Fulton County (partial); Serving Knox County (partial).

To apply for Section 8 housing assistance at Knox County Housing Authority:
  1. Check if the waiting list is currently open
  2. Submit an application when the list opens
  3. Provide required documentation including proof of income and identification
  4. Wait for your application to be processed

Contact them at 309-342-8129 for specific application requirements.

Many housing authorities accept applications through an online portal when their waiting list is open. You can apply or check for an online application on the official Knox County Housing Authority website: https://knoxcountyhousing.org/apply-for-housing. If no online form is available, contact them at 309-342-8129 to apply by phone or in person.

To check your Section 8 or public housing waiting list status with Knox County Housing Authority:
  1. Log in to the applicant portal on their official website: https://knoxcountyhousing.org/apply-for-housing, if one is offered
  2. Have your application or confirmation number ready
  3. Or call 309-342-8129 and ask for your current position on the waiting list

Keep your contact details up to date so you do not miss a notice when your name comes up.

Office hours are not published for every housing authority. Most public housing authorities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours, and closed on federal holidays. Call 309-342-8129 to confirm hours before visiting, and to confirm the office at 216 West Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL 61401 is open.

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, gender, and disability. The Fair Housing Act ensures that all persons receive equal housing opportunity. For more information about the Fair Housing Act and your rights, visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development .