Civic Plaza Public Housing Rock Falls, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Civic Plaza is a Public Housing community in Rock Falls, IL with 140 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $354/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
140
total units
94%
occupancy
$354
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1101 5th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,614/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,267/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Civic Plaza
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 1101 5th Ave, Rock Falls; 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 (~$354/mo average here).
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- Cedar Woods Family LIHTCPB Section 8
- Meadows of Luke Ridge Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Whispering Wind LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ster-lynn Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sterling | 4.4 km |
| Greencastle of Sterling §202 Senior | Sterling | 4.5 km |
| Sterling Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sterling | 4.7 km |
| Parkview Place of Sterling LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sterling | 4.7 km |
| Sterling Family Housing LIHTC | Sterling | 4.7 km |
| Dd Development of Sterling I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sterling | 4.7 km |
| Spf-ster-iv §811 | Sterling | 4.7 km |
| Dd Development of Sterling Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sterling | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rock Falls
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Civic Plaza 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 Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $354/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 Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1101 5th Ave in Rock Falls. 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.