Colonial House Apartments PB Section 8 Dekalb, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colonial House Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Dekalb, IL with 110 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $409/month on average.
110
total units
95%
occupancy
$409
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 N 14th St, Dekalb, IL 60115 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,225/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,212/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Colonial House Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1600 N 14th St, Dekalb; 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 (~$409/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dekalb
- University Village Phase I PB Section 8
- Amber Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Golden Years Plaza Public Housing
- Gideon Court Apartments PB Section 8
- University Village Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Eden's Garden Development Group LIHTCPB Section 8
- Heritage Woods of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8
- Briarwood Apts of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lewis - Garden Estates Public Housing
- Greenbrier Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cortland Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cortland | 2.8 km |
| Cortland Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cortland | 2.8 km |
| Canterbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dekalb | 3.3 km |
| Canterbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dekalb | 3.3 km |
| Sycamore West Apts LIHTC | Sycamore | 6.1 km |
| Civic Apartments Public Housing | Sycamore | 6.5 km |
| O.h. Residences, Inc PB Section 8 | Sycamore | 6.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dekalb
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colonial House Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Colonial House Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $409/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 Colonial House Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1600 N 14th St in Dekalb. 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.