Amp 3 Ernest Smith Sr. Apts. Public Housing Cahokia Heights, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Amp 3 Ernest Smith Sr. Apts. is a Public Housing community in Cahokia Heights, IL with 58 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $370/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 58 months.
58
total units
91%
occupancy
$370
avg resident rent
58 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4701 Pearl Ave, Cahokia Heights, IL 62207 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,615/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,077/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Amp 3 Ernest Smith Sr. Apts.
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 4701 Pearl Ave, Cahokia Heights; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$370/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Cahokia Heights
- Amp 2 Private Mathison/hawthorne Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greystone Apartments PB Section 8 | Alorton | 0.8 km |
| Touchette Elderly Apartments 1 §202 Senior | Centreville | 1.4 km |
| East Bank Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 1.4 km |
| Touchette Elderly Apts Ii §202 Senior | Centreville | 1.4 km |
| Centreville Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 2.4 km |
| Alta Sita Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 2.4 km |
| Infill-scattered Sites Public Housing | East Saint Louis | 3.3 km |
| Eaton/wilford Manor PB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cahokia Heights
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Amp 3 Ernest Smith Sr. Apts. have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Amp 3 Ernest Smith Sr. Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $370/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Amp 3 Ernest Smith Sr. Apts.?
Contact the management office at 4701 Pearl Ave in Cahokia Heights. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.