Cougill Senior Apartments PB Section 8 Charleston, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cougill Senior Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Charleston, IL with 100 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $317/month on average.
100
total units
94%
occupancy
$317
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 W Polk Ave, Charleston, IL 61920 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,630/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,975/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cougill Senior 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 500 W Polk Ave, Charleston; 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 (~$317/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Charleston
- Country View Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cougill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Greenview Manor Apartments PB Section 8
- Village Apts of Charleston LIHTCPB Section 8
- Heritage Woods of Charleston LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coles Crossing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mattoon | 10.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Charleston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cougill Senior 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 Cougill Senior Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $317/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 Cougill Senior Apartments?
Contact the management office at 500 W Polk Ave in Charleston. 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.