Butler High-rise Public Housing Marion, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Butler High-rise is a Public Housing community in Marion, IL with 164 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $341/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
164
total units
98%
occupancy
$341
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 N Market St, Marion, IL 62959 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,787/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,755/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Butler High-rise
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 501 N Market St, Marion; 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 (~$341/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Marion
- Sherman Drive Apartments Public Housing
- Shawnee Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Rolling Acres Apartments LIHTC
- River to River Community of Marion LIHTCPB Section 8
- Little Egypt Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chesapeake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Herrin | 8.7 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Johnston City | 10 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Herrin | 12.2 km |
| Herrin Pineview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Herrin | 12.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Marion
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Butler High-rise have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Butler High-rise?
Residents report average rents near $341/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 Butler High-rise?
Contact the management office at 501 N Market St in Marion. 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.