Civic Apartments Public Housing Sycamore, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Civic Apartments is a Public Housing community in Sycamore, IL with 99 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $508/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
99
total units
99%
occupancy
$508
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 Grant St Apt 171, Sycamore, IL 60178 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,429/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,273/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 74% |
How to apply at Civic Apartments
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 350 Grant St Apt 171, Sycamore; 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 (~$508/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Sycamore
- Sycamore West Apts LIHTC
- O.h. Residences, Inc PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Apts of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dekalb | 4 km |
| Canterbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dekalb | 4 km |
| Briarwood Apts of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dekalb | 4 km |
| Canterbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dekalb | 4 km |
| Colonial House Apartments PB Section 8 | Dekalb | 6.5 km |
| Cortland Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cortland | 6.7 km |
| Amber Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dekalb | 8.1 km |
| Heritage Woods of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dekalb | 8.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Sycamore
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Civic Apartments 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 Civic Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $508/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 Civic Apartments?
Contact the management office at 350 Grant St Apt 171 in Sycamore. 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.