Crystal Terrace PB Section 8 Crystal Lake, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Crystal Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Crystal Lake, IL with 69 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $424/month on average.
69
total units
93%
occupancy
$424
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 192 Elmhurst Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,619/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,384/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 43% |
How to apply at Crystal Terrace
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 192 Elmhurst Rd, Crystal Lake; 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 (~$424/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Crystal Lake
- Villager/briarwood West PB Section 8
- The Residences of Crystal Lake LIHTC
- Mchenry Scattered Site Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Place Apartment Homes LIHTC | Cary | 8.8 km |
| The Residences of Lake in the Hills LIHTC | Lake in the Hills | 9.2 km |
| Woodstock Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Woodstock | 9.5 km |
| Gable Point Senior Housing §202 Senior | Mchenry | 10.2 km |
| Living Springs of Mchenry Slf LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mchenry | 10.5 km |
| Walden Oaks PB Section 8 | Woodstock | 10.8 km |
| Parkview LIHTC | Huntley | 11.7 km |
| Woodstock Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Woodstock | 12.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Crystal Lake
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Crystal Terrace 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 Crystal Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $424/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 Crystal Terrace?
Contact the management office at 192 Elmhurst Rd in Crystal Lake. 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.