Jo Daviess County Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Jo Daviess County Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 111 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Jo Daviess County Housing Authority administered a total of 41 Section 8 Vouchers. Jo Daviess County Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Jo Daviess County Housing Authority is located at 347 Franklin St., Galena, IL, 61036 and serves the city of Galena. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Jo Daviess County Housing Authority at, (815) 777-0782 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

Welcome to historic Galena, IL, the masterpiece of the midwest. Steeped in history, Galena is often referred to as the “town time forgot”. Once the known as the busiest port between St. Paul and St. Louis, this town was known for its lead mining. Today, Galena is one of the top tourist destinations in the state of Illinois and offers residents diverse cultural experiences through art, recreation, history and architecture. It boasts stately mansions, cozy miner cottages and a Main Street lined with specialty shops, fine dining and lodging establishments. Galena is home to 3600 residents. With over 85 percent of the buildings listed on the national register of historic places, Galena is a natural beauty rich in history.