Burnham Wing Schoolhouse PB Section 8 Elgin, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Burnham Wing Schoolhouse is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Elgin, IL with 27 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $335/month on average.
27
total units
96%
occupancy
$335
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 Center St, Elgin, IL 60120 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,746/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,986/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
How to apply at Burnham Wing Schoolhouse
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 260 Center 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 (~$335/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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| Buena Vista Townhomes X004 PB Section 8 | Elgin | 3.4 km |
| Fox River Horizon Senior Living Comm LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elgin | 4.3 km |
| Fox River Horizon Ii Senior Living Comm LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elgin | 4.3 km |
| Marison Mill Suites LIHTC | South Elgin | 4.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Burnham Wing Schoolhouse 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 Burnham Wing Schoolhouse?
Residents report average rents near $335/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 Burnham Wing Schoolhouse?
Contact the management office at 260 Center 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.