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We are the Knox County Housing Authority

What we do.

The KCHA is the largest owner of rental housing in Knox County, providing homes to over 1,300 people.  We currently have 418 units in our public housing portfolio - 228 single, elderly, and disabled units, and 190 units of family housing.

The agency also oversees 220 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) that allow low-income families to rent from private landlords throughout the jurisdiction. 

Who we serve.

The population we serve is as diverse as the community we live in.  Our clients represent a broad range of cultures, backgrounds, and stages in life, from hard working individuals and families to persons with disabilities and special needs to single parents seeking to improve the quality of life for their families. 

Our Leaders

Derek Antoine, Executive Director

Proudly serving the community since 2007.

dantoine@knoxhousing.org

Cheryl Lefler, Assistant Director

Making a difference since 2009.

clefler@knoxhousing.org

Board of Commissioners

Jared Hawkinson, Chairperson

Jared Hawkinson, Chairperson

Jared Hawkinson, Chairperson

Term Expires:  July, 2024

jhawkinson@knoxhousing.org

Sara Robison, Vice Chair

Jared Hawkinson, Chairperson

Jared Hawkinson, Chairperson

Term Expires:  May, 2027

srobison@knoxhousing.org

Joseph Riley, Commissioner

Jared Hawkinson, Chairperson

LaToya Carson, Commissioner

Term Expires:  September, 2025

jriley@knoxhousing.org

LaToya Carson, Commissioner

LaToya Carson, Commissioner

LaToya Carson, Commissioner

Term Expires:  September, 2024

lcarson161@gmail.com

Dena Turner, Commissioner

LaToya Carson, Commissioner

Dena Turner, Commissioner

Term Expires:  June, 2023

dena.century21@gmail.com

Joey Range, Commissioner

LaToya Carson, Commissioner

Dena Turner, Commissioner

Term Expires:  May, 2026

jrange@knoxymca.org

Derek Antoine, Secretary

Derek Antoine, Secretary

Derek Antoine, Secretary

Open and Transparent Services

KCHA encourages community members to stay informed on the current issues and business actions pertaining to public housing in Knox County, IL. In accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act, KCHA notifies residents and the general public of upcoming Board and public meetings, and will post announcements and agenda items to this page. 

Board Packets

Click here to access the archive page containing KCHA Board information packets.

Board Packet Archive

KCHA Policy Library

Here you will find all of the policies pertaining to agency and program operation.

KCHA POLICY LIBRARY

Organizational Chart

A breakdown of KCHA staffing.

KCHA Organizational Chart

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Click below to access the KCHA's FOIA page, and to submit a FOIA request.

KCHA FOIA

Required Agency Postings

Postings required by the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (QHWRA), including agency assessment scores, can be found here.

Required postings

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