Waiting List CLOSED

The YWCA of Evanston is privately owned and operated.  Residents of this development are required to pay 30% of their income in rent while the HACC subsidizes the remainder. The YWCA of Evanston offers housing for survivors of domestic violence. This housing consists of one and two bedroom (two bedroom list is now closed) newly rehabbed project-based voucher (PBV) units located in Evanston IL. To be eligible for the YWCA Evanston/North Shore Housing PBV units, applicants MUST have income that does not exceed 50% of the Area Median income (AMI). Preference will be given to applicants who are survivors of domestic violence who would most benefit from the services provided on site, which include, but are not limited to: family/children/parent counseling, financial counseling, employment assistance, and case management. An assessment tool, which all applicants must complete and is part of the application process, will be used to determine eligibility for this preference. Supporting documentation must be provided at the time of application. Additionally, applicants claiming the homeless preference must complete the HACC’s Homeless Verification Form and submit supporting documentation as outlined on the form at the time of application. Applicants currently on the HACC’s wait list will also receive a preference.