Carmel House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Zion, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carmel House Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Zion, IL with 80 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $445/month on average.
80
total units
95%
occupancy
$445
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2815 Elisha Ave, Zion, IL 60099 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,297/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,582/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Carmel House 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 2815 Elisha Ave, Zion; 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 (~$445/mo average here).
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- Barton Senior Residences of Zion LIHTCPB Section 8
- Zion Senior Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hebron Townhouse Apartments PB Section 8
- Horizon Village Apartments X151 PB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Village PB Section 8 | Zion | 1.7 km |
| Bethesda Village PB Section 8 | Zion | 1.7 km |
| A Safe Place Ii LIHTC | Zion | 2.8 km |
| A Safe Place Ii LIHTC | Zion | 2.8 km |
| Waukegan Supportive Living §811 | Waukegan | 5.1 km |
| Waukegan Supportive Living §811 | Waukegan | 5.1 km |
| Il06rdd1314 - 811-11623 Kirwan Apar §811 PRA | Waukegan | 6.5 km |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waukegan | 7.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Zion
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carmel House 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 Carmel House Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $445/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 Carmel House Apartments?
Contact the management office at 2815 Elisha Ave in Zion. 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.