Coloma Homes Public Housing Rock Falls, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Coloma Homes is a Public Housing community in Rock Falls, IL with 125 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $376/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
125
total units
82%
occupancy
$376
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 403 W 18th St, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,556/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,988/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Coloma Homes
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 403 W 18th St, 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 (~$376/mo average here).
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- Civic Plaza Public Housing
- Rock Falls Elderly Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8
- Civic Plaza Ii Aka Rock Falls Apts PB Section 8
- Crowne Hill Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
- 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 | 5.6 km |
| Parkview Place of Sterling LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sterling | 5.6 km |
| Greencastle of Sterling §202 Senior | Sterling | 5.6 km |
| Sterling Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sterling | 6.1 km |
| Sterling Family Housing LIHTC | Sterling | 6.1 km |
| Dd Development of Sterling I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sterling | 6.1 km |
| Spf-ster-iv §811 | Sterling | 6.1 km |
| Dd Development of Sterling Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sterling | 6.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rock Falls
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Coloma Homes 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 Coloma Homes?
Residents report average rents near $376/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 Coloma Homes?
Contact the management office at 403 W 18th St 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.