Centralia Site 1&2 Public Housing Centralia, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Centralia Site 1&2 is a Public Housing community in Centralia, IL with 193 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $332/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
193
total units
94%
occupancy
$332
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 N Elm St, Centralia, IL 62801 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,815/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,410/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 34% |
How to apply at Centralia Site 1&2
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 705 N Elm St, Centralia; 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 (~$332/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Centralia
- Plaza Verde Apartments PB Section 8
- The Villas at Heritage Woods LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hickory Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Maplewood Estates LIHTC
- Hickory Meadows Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8
- Village Apts of Centralia LIHTC
- Martin Lamplighter LIHTC
← All subsidized housing in Centralia
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Centralia Site 1&2 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 Centralia Site 1&2?
Residents report average rents near $332/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 Centralia Site 1&2?
Contact the management office at 705 N Elm St in Centralia. 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.