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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MENARD COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

Per the requirements of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, the Menard County Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. on October 6th, 2026 at the Housing Authority at 117 N 7th St, Petersburg. Comments regarding the Authority’s Housing Annual Plan and Administrative Plan will be discussed. Copies of the Housing Agency Annual Plan and Administrative Plan are available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting August 19th, 2026 at the Housing Authority’s Office at 117 N 7th St., Petersburg IL. Written comments must be submitted prior to the Public Hearing. Persons wishing to provide oral comments during the Public Hearing must register prior to the start of the hearing. To obtain additional information, please call 217-632-7723. Written comments must be submitted to: Menard County Housing Authority 117 N 7th St, Petersburg, IL 62675

 

Our office remains closed to the public. Please call the office if you require an in person appointment. 

 

 

Your Provider of Affordable Housing Services!

Our mission is to promote and provide quality housing

while encouraging upward mobility and a better quality of life.

Our vision is creating housing that families and communities can be proud of. 

About Us

The 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. Menard County Housing Authority now administers Housing Choice Vouchers, Project Based Vouchers, Tenant Protection Vouchers and Emergency Housing Vouchers in more than 20 Counties in Illinois!

 

Menard County

The city of Petersburg is the County Seat of Menard County (Central Illinois.) Petersburg is a vibrant small town with a population of approximately 2,200 residents, and is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Springfield, IL, the Illinois state capital.

Tourists are drawn to Menard County on a seasonal basis. New Salem State Park is located just south of the Petersburg city limits, and additional tourism and shopping destinations are located within various local communities. Learn More About Petersburg and Menard County.