Menard County Housing Authority

The Future of Affordable Housing is Here

Welcome to Menard County Housing Authority

In addition to owning and managing rental properties, MCHA also administers other programs designed to assist Menard County residents in meeting their immediate needs while planning for the long-term. We administer over 100 Housing Choice Vouchers (a.k.a. Section 8); we operate a Family Self-Sufficiency Program; and we provide homeownership and credit counseling free of charge to our residents.

Menard County Housing Authority (MCHA) has been serving Menard County, Illinois since 1947 by providing safe, decent and sanitary housing for its low income residents. Since that time, many things have changed but not our commitment to excellence. We continually strive to improve the quality of housing available throughout the county by upgrading and renovating our own rental units or by partnering with private owners to manage theirs.

 

MCHA currently manages 177 units of Public Housing located throughout the county, 20 units of rental housing for Prairie Place located in the communities of Petersburg and Athens, and 68 units of rental housing for County Estates located in the communities of Petersburg, Athens and Greenview. All of our rental units are restricted for low or very-low income residents and many are handicapped-accessible.

MCHA Main Office, located at 101 West Sheridan Road., Petersburg, IL

The Menard County Housing Authority is located in the historic city of Petersburg, amidst the scenic rolling hills and meadows of Central Illinois. From Springfield, follow the winding roads of Route 97 past Lincoln’s New Salem State Park until you reach Petersburg. While there, you can visit one of the many bed-and-breakfasts or antique stores, stroll along the historic town square or have lunch at one of the charming local establishments. The area also includes golf courses and a world-class winery.