About Us
About
The Housing Authority of Cook County is the second largest public housing authority in Illinois. Established in 1946, the Housing Authority of Cook County is a municipal corporation whose jurisdiction spans 108 communities. We believe that when residents have access to affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination, people thrive.
Our Values
The Housing Authority of Cook County is an agency that you can rely on to service your needs with compassion, consistency and professionalism. Each of our CORE VALUES come together to establish TRUST: Truth, Respect, Unity, Security and Transparency.
Respect
We place a priority on respect for all our residents and landlords.
Truth
Honesty and candor are critical for us to maintain trust with all of the people we serve.
Unity
We believe that we are stronger when we act together, with unified purpose and vision.
Security
The safety and well-being of all our residents and landlords is of utmost priority.
Transparency
We commit to honesty and open communication with our residents and landlords.
Our Reach
Our jurisdiction spans 108 communities from the northernmost reaches of Cook County to the southernmost. We serve all Cook County municipalities except for the following, which have their own public housing agencies: Cicero, Chicago, Elgin, Maywood, Oak Park, and Park Forest.
Affordable Housing Programs
The Housing Authority of Cook County administers several rental assistance programs to meet the housing needs of those who need it most in Suburban Cook County. The Housing Authority of Cook County’s conventional public housing program consists of over 2,100 owned units of low-income housing. The Rental Assistance Division services over 13,000 families, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. Other programs such as the Community Choice Program, Family Self-Sufficiency Program, and Homeownership Program are designed to help clients reach their goals and move toward independence.
Vulnerable Populations
9,282
Individuals with Disabilities13,557
Children5,447
Seniors734
Individuals from Families Homeless at AdmissionDemographics
Board of Directors

Richard J. Monocchio
Executive Director
Richard J. Monocchio has dedicated his nearly 25-year long professional career to public service. He began his housing career under the Clinton administration, serving in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In 2011, Monocchio was appointed Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Cook County. To this day he continues to be an advocate for safe, affordable housing. Under Mr. Monocchio’s leadership, dozens of recreational, educational and vocational programs have been implemented to connect people with their communities and those communities with opportunities, ultimately helping residents achieve a better quality of life. Monocchio serves on The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and was most recently appointed as a board member to the non-profit Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA).

Wendy Walker Williams
Chair

Polly Kuehl
Vice Chair

Nilda Soler
Commissioner

Saul H. Klibanow
Commissioner

Dr. Normah Salleh-Barone
Commissioner

Elaine Kroll
Commissioner

Eric L. Slaughter
Commissioner
Board Meetings / Minutes
- December 9, 2021 Signed Board Minutes
- Dec 9, 2021 - Board Agenda
- November 18, 2021 Signed Board Minutes
- 3-Nov 18, 2021 - Board Agenda
- October 14, 2021 Signed Board Minutes
- 3-Oct 14 2021 - Board Agenda
- September 18 Board Meeting Minutes
- September 18 Special Meeting Agenda
- 3-Sept 9, 2021 - Board Agenda.JAD FINAL
- September 9, 2021 Signed Board Minutes
- July 8, 2021 Signed Board Minutes
- 3-July 8 2021 Special Board Agenda FINAL
- Signed Board Minutes.June 17, 2021
- June 17, 2021 Board Agenda
- April 15, 2021 Signed Board Minutes
- April 15 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- February 25 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- February 25 Board Meeting Minutes
- December 10 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- December 10 Board Meeting Minutes
- October 15 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- October 15 Board Meeting Minutes
- September 18 Special Meeting Agenda
- September 18 Board Meeting Minutes
- August 20 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- August 20 Board Meeting Minutes
- August 03 Instructions for Public Participation in the 8-20-20 Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
- June 23 Board Meeting Minutes
- June 18 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- June 12 Instructions for Public Participation in the 6-18-20 Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
- June 03 Notice of Change of Location Format for June 18 2020
- April 03 Notice of Cancellation of Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
- March 05 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- January 24 Notice of Rescheduled Board Meeting March 5 2020
- December 12 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- December 12 Board Meeting Minutes
- October 17 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- October 17 Board Meeting Minutes
- August 15 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- August 15 Board Meeting Minutes
- July 08 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- July 08 Board Meeting Minutes
- June 27 Notice of Rescheduled Board Meeting
- June 20 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- May 01 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- May 01 Board Meeting Minutes
- February 21 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- February 21 Board Meeting Minutes
- 2019 Scheduled Board Meetings
- December 13 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- December 13 Board Meeting Minutes
- October 18 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- October 18 Board Meeting Minutes
- August 09 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- August 09 Board Meeting Minutes
- June 14 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- June 14 Board Meeting Minutes
- April 12 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- April 12 Board Meeting Minutes
- February 15 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- February 15 Board Meeting Minutes
- 2018 Scheduled Board Meetings
- December 14 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- December 14 Board Meeting Minutes
- October 31 Special Meeting Agenda
- October 31 Board Meeting Minutes
- October 23 Call and Notice of Special Meeting
- August 17 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- August 17 Board Meeting Minutes
- June 15 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- June 15 Board Meeting Minutes
- April 13 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- April 13 Board Meeting Minutes
- March 21 Special Meeting Agenda
- March 21 Board Meeting Minutes
- February 09 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- February 09 Board Meeting Minutes
- December 15 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- December 15 Board Meeting Minutes
- October 20 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- October 20 Board Meeting Minutes
- August 18 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- August 18 Board Meeting Minutes
- July 21 Special Meeting Agenda
- July 21 Board Meeting Minutes
- June 16 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- June 16 Board Meeting Minutes
- April 14 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- April 14 Board Meeting Minutes
- February 11 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- February 11 Board Meeting Minutes
- December 17 Special Meeting Agenda
- December 17 Board Meeting Minutes
- November 19 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- November 19 Board Meeting Minutes
- September 17 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- September 17 Board Meeting Minutes
- July 23 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- July 23 Board Meeting Minutes
- June 15 Special Meeting Agenda
- June 15 Board Meeting Minutes
- May 14 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- May 14 Board Meeting Minutes
- March 19 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- March 19 Board Meeting Minutes
- January 15 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- January 15 Board Meeting Minutes
- November 13 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- November 13 Board Meeting Minutes
- September 11 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- September 11 Board Meeting Minutes
- July 17 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- July 17 Board Meeting Minutes
- June 03 Special Meeting Agenda
- June 03 Board Meeting Minutes
- May 15 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- May 15 Board Meeting Minutes
- March 13 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- March 13 Board Meeting Minutes
- January 16 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- January 16 Board Meeting Minutes
- December 10 Board Meeting Minutes
- December 10 Special Meeting Agenda
- December 09 Special Meeting Agenda
- December 09 Board Meeting Minutes
- November 14 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- November 14 Board Meeting Minutes
- September 12 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- September 12 Board Meeting Minutes
- July 11 Board Meeting Minutes
- May 09 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- May 09 Board Meeting Minutes
- April 18 Board Meeting Minutes
- March 14 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- March 14 Board Meeting Minutes
- January 10 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- January 10 Board Meeting Minutes