Central Park Towers PB Section 8 Elgin, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Central Park Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Elgin, IL with 149 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $348/month on average.
149
total units
97%
occupancy
$348
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,499/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,298/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Central Park 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 120 S State St, Elgin; 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 (~$348/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Ball Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elgin | 1.1 km |
| Center City Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elgin | 1.4 km |
| Burnham Wing Schoolhouse PB Section 8 | Elgin | 1.4 km |
| Buena Vista Townhomes X004 PB Section 8 | Elgin | 2 km |
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| Kaneco §811 | Elgin | 2.4 km |
| Marison Mill Suites LIHTC | South Elgin | 3.3 km |
| Fox River Horizon Senior Living Comm LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elgin | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Central Park 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 Central Park Towers?
Residents report average rents near $348/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 Central Park Towers?
Contact the management office at 120 S State St in Elgin. 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.