Elmwood & McBride
Resident Meeting FAQs – April 26, 2018

1. Why are you closing Elmwood & McBride on
June 30th?
As was explained to families at the April 10, 2017
meeting with residents, the living conditions at
Elmwood & McBride are no longer safe for
residents and they continue to deteriorate. The cost
to repair the units and site is not affordable.
Relocation is the best option to protect the health
and safety of residents. Additionally, we wanted to
allow time for families with children to complete the
school year while having adequate time to secure
new housing and enroll their children in school prior
to the start of the school year in July.
2. Will I still be able to use my voucher?
Yes. However, the voucher is not for an infinite
amount of time and will ultimately expire. We urge
you to start planning to relocate as soon as possible.
You will unable to reside at Elmwood and McBride
after June 30th, even if your voucher has not expired.
Our Relocation and Mobility staff are available to
assist you.
3. When does my voucher expire?
Voucher expiration times vary based on when the
individual received their voucher. We will be as
flexible as possible however, they are not indefinite
vouchers. For your specific date, please refer to your
actual voucher or contact the ACHA Relocation
Office at (618) 306-2126.
4. If I don’t currently have a voucher is there still
time to apply for and receive one?
Yes. You need to apply by June 30, 2018. Please
contact the Relocation Office at (618) 306-2126.
Once you receive your voucher, you will have an
initial 120 days to find suitable housing. Families
with disabilities or with reasonable accommodations
may request additional time to enter into a lease to
use the voucher. Menard County may extend the
timeline to search based on extenuating
circumstances.

5. What if I don’t want to move?
Households currently living at Elmwood & McBride
must move on or before June 30, 2018. Your
relocation is necessary due to health and safety
concerns and other related issues. Currently there are
a limited number of available one-bedroom units for
rental in ACHA’s developments for those head-ofhouseholds that qualify. For those that have not
found new housing by June 30th ACHA will start
eviction proceeding in accordance with Illinois State
Law.
6. What happens if I don’t move by June 30, 2018?
If you haven’t moved by June 30, 2018. ACHA will
begin eviction proceedings in accordance with
Illinois state law on Monday, July 2, 2018.
7. When will Elmwood & McBride be demolished?
As soon as possible once all the buildings are vacant
and secured and ACHA and HUD have secured the
necessary funding.
8. Will I be evicted on June 30th?
No. However, ACHA intends to begin the eviction
process after June 30, 2018. Please note an eviction
on your rental record could affect your ability to rent
other housing in the future.
9. Will I receive relocation benefits if I am evicted?
Yes. You are eligible for relocation benefits under
the current ACHA Relocation Plan. However, these
limited funds are available to you now, so families
are encouraged to complete the relocation process
while funds are still available.
10. Will being evicted affect my ability to use my
voucher?
Possibly. Landlords typically use rental and eviction
history to select who they will rent to.