Community Alternatives §811 Quincy, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Community Alternatives is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Quincy, IL with 30 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $342/month on average.
30
total units
93%
occupancy
$342
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 N 6th St, Quincy, IL 62301 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,388/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,388/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Community Alternatives
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 1300 N 6th St, Quincy; 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 (~$342/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Quincy
- Indian Hills Apts Public Housing
- Lampe High Rise Apts Public Housing
- Lincoln Douglas/cardinal Apts. Ml01 PB Section 8
- Cedar Creek Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Country Club Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
- Quincy Senior Family Resource Center LIHTCPB Section 8
- Timberline Terrace Senior Apts LIHTC
- Franklin Square Apts LIHTC
- Twelfth Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Carsons Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Ball Public Housing | Quincy | 1.1 km |
| Community Group Home for Dd PB Section 8 | Quincy | 2.8 km |
| Community Manor Apts. PB Section 8 | Quincy | 2.8 km |
| Harvest Hills Retirement Center §202 Senior | Quincy | 5.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Quincy
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Community Alternatives have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Community Alternatives?
Residents report average rents near $342/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 Community Alternatives?
Contact the management office at 1300 N 6th St in Quincy. 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.