The East St. Louis Housing Authority is a provider of housing assistance to low-income families. The agency is a department of the government of the city of East St. Louis, Ill. It offers subsidized housing to qualified applicants. The department is charged with maintaining the rules and regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In addition to providing housing subsidies and department-owned rental homes, it offers assistance in the purchasing and selling of homes. The department is also involved in community planning and development, government-sponsored enterprises, loans for health care facilities and control of lead hazards.