Balsam Terrace §202 Senior Jacksonville, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Balsam Terrace is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Jacksonville, IL with 35 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $420/month on average.
35
total units
97%
occupancy
$420
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1215 Lincoln Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,624/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,861/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Balsam Terrace
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 1215 Lincoln Ave, Jacksonville; 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 (~$420/mo average here).
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- Beecher High Rise/cottages Public Housing
- Turner High Rise/scattered Midd Sites Public Housing
- Laborers' Homes Dev. Inc. Iv PB Section 8
- Knollwood Retirement Center LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stonebridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pine Ridge Apts LIHTC
- Walnut Ct/vas Homes Public Housing
- Gilmore Estates LIHTC
- The Downtown Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
- Spruce Manor Apartments §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers Home I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Jacksonville | 2 km |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing,lp PB Section 8 | South Jacksonville | 2 km |
| Laborers Home I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Jacksonville | 2 km |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing,lp PB Section 8 | South Jacksonville | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Balsam Terrace have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Balsam Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $420/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 Balsam Terrace?
Contact the management office at 1215 Lincoln Ave in Jacksonville. 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.