Carbondale Towers PB Section 8 Carbondale, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carbondale Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Carbondale, IL with 271 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $303/month on average.
271
total units
87%
occupancy
$303
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 W Mill St, Carbondale, IL 62901 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,540/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,030/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 84% |
How to apply at Carbondale Towers
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 800 W Mill 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 (~$303/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Carbondale
- Carbondale Public Housing
- Carbondale Tower LIHTCPB 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 | 8.7 km |
| Countryside Village I LIHTC | Cambria | 10.7 km |
| Countryside Village Ii LIHTC | Cambria | 10.7 km |
| Murphysboro Public Housing | Murphysboro | 10.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carbondale Towers 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 Carbondale Towers?
Residents report average rents near $303/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 Towers?
Contact the management office at 800 W Mill 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.