Buena Vista Tower PB Section 8 Elgin, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Buena Vista Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Elgin, IL with 96 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $324/month on average.
96
total units
98%
occupancy
$324
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 222 Locust St, Elgin, IL 60123 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,406/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,088/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Buena Vista Tower
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 222 Locust St, 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 (~$324/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Ball Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elgin | 1.1 km |
| Center City Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elgin | 1.4 km |
| Burnham Wing Schoolhouse PB Section 8 | Elgin | 1.4 km |
| Buena Vista Townhomes X004 PB Section 8 | Elgin | 2 km |
| Il06rdd1237 - 811-11472 1212 Larkin §811 PRA | Elgin | 2 km |
| Kaneco §811 | Elgin | 2.4 km |
| Marison Mill Suites LIHTC | South Elgin | 3.3 km |
| Fox River Horizon Senior Living Comm LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elgin | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Buena Vista Tower have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Buena Vista Tower?
Residents report average rents near $324/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 Tower?
Contact the management office at 222 Locust St 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.