Collier Garden Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing Rockford, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Collier Garden Apartments is a Public Housing community in Rockford, IL with 110 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $348/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
110
total units
99%
occupancy
$348
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2901 Searles Ave, Rockford, IL 61101 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,862/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,170/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 94% |
How to apply at Collier Garden Apartments
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 2901 Searles Ave, Rockford; 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)
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|---|---|---|
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| The Terrace Apartments LIHTC | Rockford | 1.4 km |
| The Terrace Apartments Ml0133 PB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.4 km |
| Auburn Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Rockford | 2 km |
| Hershey Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Collier Garden Apartments have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Collier Garden Apartments?
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 Collier Garden Apartments?
Contact the management office at 2901 Searles Ave in Rockford. 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.