Buena Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Elgin, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Buena Vista Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Elgin, IL with 231 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $377/month on average.
231
total units
89%
occupancy
$377
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 | 1287 Fleetwood Dr Apt 203, Elgin, IL 60123 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,602/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,378/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 53% |
How to apply at Buena Vista Apartments
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 1287 Fleetwood Dr Apt 203, Elgin; 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 (~$377/mo average here).
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| Fox River Horizon Senior Living Comm LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elgin | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Buena Vista Apartments 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 Buena Vista Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $377/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 Buena Vista Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1287 Fleetwood Dr Apt 203 in Elgin. 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.