College Oakes Park LIHTCPB Section 8 Mt Vernon, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
College Oakes Park is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Mt Vernon, IL with 50 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 1023 Lamar Ave, Mt Vernon, IL 62864 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 50 |
| Placed in service | 2001 |
How to apply at College Oakes Park
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1023 Lamar Ave, Mt Vernon; 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.
Other subsidized housing in Mt Vernon
- Garden Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mt Vernon Senior Building LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Martin Lamplighter LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Auth of Mt Vernon PB Section 8 | Mount Vernon | 3.4 km |
| Housing Auth of Mt Vernon PB Section 8 | Mount Vernon | 3.4 km |
| Rose Lane Public Housing | Mount Vernon | 3.5 km |
| Willow Springs PB Section 8 | Mount Vernon | 3.5 km |
| Rose Lane Public Housing | Mount Vernon | 3.5 km |
| Willow Springs PB Section 8 | Mount Vernon | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mt Vernon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does College Oakes Park have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at College Oakes Park?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at College Oakes Park?
Contact the management office at 1023 Lamar Ave in Mt Vernon. 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.