Barwell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 Waukegan, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Barwell Manor is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waukegan, IL with 90 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $391/month on average.
90
total units
92%
occupancy
$391
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 612 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,143/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,577/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at Barwell Manor
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 612 S Genesee St, Waukegan; 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 (~$391/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karcher Artspace Lofts LIHTC | Waukegan | 1.1 km |
| 1106 Mcallister LIHTC | North Chicago | 1.4 km |
| North Chgo Hsg Auth Public Housing | North Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Armory Terrace Homes Public Housing | Waukegan | 2.8 km |
| Prairie View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | North Chicago | 3.4 km |
| Manchester Knolls Cooperative PB Section 8 | North Chicago | 3.4 km |
| Waukegan Apts LIHTC | Waukegan | 3.5 km |
| Colonial Park Apts LIHTC | Park City | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Waukegan
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Barwell Manor have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Barwell Manor?
Residents report average rents near $391/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 Barwell Manor?
Contact the management office at 612 S Genesee St in Waukegan. 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.