Buford Walker Senior Housing PB Section 8 Lansing, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Buford Walker Senior Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lansing, IL with 59 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $422/month on average.
59
total units
98%
occupancy
$422
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 17725 Arcadia Ave, Lansing, IL 60438 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,275/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,695/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Buford Walker Senior Housing
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 17725 Arcadia Ave, Lansing; 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 (~$422/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden House of River Oaks I Ml113 PB Section 8 | Calumet City | 3.3 km |
| Garden House of River Oaks Ii PB Section 8 | Calumet City | 3.3 km |
| Pathway of River Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calumet City | 3.3 km |
| Victory Centre of Calumet City LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calumet City | 3.3 km |
| Lynwood Senior Housing Phase Ii LIHTC | Lynwood | 3.3 km |
| Sibley LIHTC | Hammond | 4.7 km |
| Golden Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hammond | 5.2 km |
| Saxony Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hammond | 5.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Buford Walker Senior Housing 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 Buford Walker Senior Housing?
Residents report average rents near $422/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 Buford Walker Senior Housing?
Contact the management office at 17725 Arcadia Ave in Lansing. 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.