Carbondale Public Housing Carbondale, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carbondale is a Public Housing community in Carbondale, IL with 414 units reporting 79% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $328/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
414
total units
79%
occupancy
$328
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1425 Old West Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,376/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,338/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 57% |
How to apply at Carbondale
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 1425 Old West Main St, Carbondale; 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 (~$328/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Carbondale
- Carbondale Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
- Carbondale Towers PB Section 8
- The Fields Apartments PB Section 8
- Prairie Living of Chautauqua LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cornerstone Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mill Street Station LIHTC
- Villas of Carbondale LIHTCPB Section 8
- Jackson Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Heartland Apartments §811
- Carbondale Neighbors Development LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Big Muddy River LIHTCPB Section 8 | Murphysboro | 6.7 km |
| Big Muddy River LIHTCPB Section 8 | Murphysboro | 6.7 km |
| Murphysboro Public Housing | Murphysboro | 8.8 km |
| Countryside Village I LIHTC | Cambria | 11.5 km |
| Countryside Village Ii LIHTC | Cambria | 11.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Carbondale
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carbondale 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 Carbondale?
Residents report average rents near $328/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 Carbondale?
Contact the management office at 1425 Old West Main St in Carbondale. 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.