Blackhawk Courts Public Housing Rockford, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Blackhawk Courts is a Public Housing community in Rockford, IL with 195 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $314/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 34 months.
195
total units
94%
occupancy
$314
avg resident rent
34 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1502 Spring Ct, Rockford, IL 61104 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,700/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,041/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 32% |
How to apply at Blackhawk Courts
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 1502 Spring Ct, Rockford; 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 (~$314/mo average here).
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- Luther Center Apartments Llc PB Section 8
- North Main Manor Public Housing
- Orton Keyes PB Section 8
- Valkomen Plaza PB Section 8
- Valley View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Olesen Plaza Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Grand Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 0.8 km |
| Anchor Housing I LIHTC | Rockford | 1.1 km |
| Jane Addams Park Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing | Rockford | 1.1 km |
| 528 Seventh Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.4 km |
| Old City Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 2.2 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Rockford | 2.4 km |
| Longwood Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 2.4 km |
| Scattered Site Acquistion Public Housing | Rockford | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rockford
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Blackhawk Courts 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 Blackhawk Courts?
Residents report average rents near $314/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 Blackhawk Courts?
Contact the management office at 1502 Spring Ct in Rockford. 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.