Capitol Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Springfield, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Capitol Plaza Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Springfield, IL with 150 units reporting 73% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $346/month on average.
150
total units
73%
occupancy
$346
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1210 E Washington St, Springfield, IL 62703 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,438/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,630/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Capitol Plaza Apartments
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 1210 E Washington St, Springfield; 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 (~$346/mo average here).
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- Sha South Public Housing
- Park Towers X6008 PB Section 8
- Washington Plaza PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Place Public Housing | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Ucp Accessible Housing §811 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| North Park Place Public Housing | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| Nehemiah Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Schnapp Apts I LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| 913 N 7th Street LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| 641 North 5th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| 719 North Sixth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Capitol Plaza Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; 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 Capitol Plaza Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $346/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 Capitol Plaza Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1210 E Washington St in Springfield. 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.