Centennial Court Public Housing Lincoln, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Centennial Court is a Public Housing community in Lincoln, IL with 193 units reporting 76% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $371/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
193
total units
76%
occupancy
$371
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1028 N College St, Lincoln, IL 62656 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,847/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,951/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
How to apply at Centennial Court
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 1028 N College St, Lincoln; 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 (~$371/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lincoln
- Friendship Manor PB Section 8
- Brainard Landings Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brainard Landings Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lincoln Village Apts LIHTC
- Plowfield Square LIHTC
- Leonard Estates PB Section 8
- Lincoln Northside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Centennial Court 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 Centennial Court?
Residents report average rents near $371/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 Centennial Court?
Contact the management office at 1028 N College St in Lincoln. 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.