Rockford Housing Authority
223 S Winnebago St, Rockford, IL, 61102 · ~3,472 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Rockford, IL (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
Rockford Housing Authority served 2,666 households across 3,472 units (77% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $14,962, and pays an average of $367 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 2,666 of 3,472 units
- Avg. household income
- $14,962
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $367
- Avg. household size
- 2.1 people
- Households with children
- 39%
- Head of household 62+
- 28%
- Head of household with a disability
- 41%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 19 months
Unit mix: 37% 1-bedroom, 29% 2-bedroom, 33% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 10 developments with an average score of 82 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCATTERED SITES | Rockford | 98 High Performer | NSPIRE | Apr 2024 |
| SCATTERED SITES ACQ 2 | Rockford | 95 High Performer | UPCS | Mar 2022 |
| Jane Addams Park Apartments | Rockford | 93 High Performer | UPCS | May 2022 |
| SCATTERED SITES ACQ | Rockford | 93 High Performer | UPCS | Mar 2022 |
| NORTH MAIN MANOR | Rockford | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| OLESEN PLAZA | Rockford | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2024 |
| PARK TERRACE | Rockford | 81 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| BLACKHAWK COURTS | Rockford | 75 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| SCATTERED SITES | Rockford | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| FAIRGROUNDS VALLEY | Rockford | 55 Troubled | UPCS | Nov 2022 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Rockford Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.