Buena Vista Towers LIHTC Elgin, IL

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Buena Vista Towers is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Elgin, IL with 96 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

96
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address222 Locust St, Elgin, IL 60123 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units96
Placed in service2014

How to apply at Buena Vista Towers

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 222 Locust St, Elgin; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Elgin

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Marison Mill Suites LIHTCSouth Elgin3.3 km
Fox River Horizon Senior Living Comm LIHTCPB Section 8Elgin4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Buena Vista Towers have?
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 Towers?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Buena Vista Towers?
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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.