The Winnebago County Housing Authority (WCHA) is seeking public input on its FY27 Moving to Work (MTW) Supplement to the Annual Plan. The MTW Program is designed to (1) reduce costs and achieve greater cost effectiveness in federal expenditures, (2) increase self-sufficiency among families served, and (3) increase housing choices for low-income families. The Supplement outlines the MTW strategies, proposed activities, and uses of MTW funds for the period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
The public comment period will begin Monday, October 6, 2025, and end Thursday, November 20, 2025. WCHA will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Washington Park Community Center, 3617 Delaware St., Rockford, IL 61102. The WCHA’s Board of Commissioners will receive verbal and/or written comments on the Supplement.
The Supplement will be available for review beginning Monday, October 6, 2025, online at www.wchauthority.com and at 3617 Delaware Street, Rockford, IL 61102 and at 2901 ½ Searles Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101, Monday through Thursday from 9 AM – 4 PM.
Persons requiring transportation and/or special accommodations to participate in the public hearing should call the WCHA at 815-963-2133 before 4:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2025. If you are hearing or speech impaired, you may reach this extension by using the Florida Relay Service at 800-526-0844 (TTY), 800-526-0857 (Voice), or 711. Language translation will be provided upon request.
Public participation in the process is encouraged. Attendance at the public hearing is not mandatory. All oral and/or written comments submitted by the close of the comment period will be considered. No comments will be considered after the close of the comment period.
