Decatur Public Housing Decatur, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Decatur is a Public Housing community in Decatur, IL with 112 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $325/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
112
total units
93%
occupancy
$325
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1096 W Decatur St, Decatur, IL 62522 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,723/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,355/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 68% |
How to apply at Decatur
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 1096 W Decatur St, Decatur; 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 (~$325/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Decatur
- Southern Hills/orlando Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wabash Crossing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wabash Crossing Rental Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oxford House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Decatur Public Housing
- Bristol Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Spring Creek PB Section 8
- Spring Creek Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Belvedere Center Plaza PB Section 8
- Decatur Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Decatur | 0.8 km |
| Roosevelt Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 1.1 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Decatur | 1.7 km |
| Wabash Crossing Public Housing | Decatur | 2 km |
| Heritage Place at Lakeshore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 2 km |
| Wabash Crossing Ii Public Housing | Decatur | 2 km |
| Wabash Crossing Phase Iii Public Housing | Decatur | 2 km |
| Eagle Ridge of Decatur Slf LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Decatur
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Decatur 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 Decatur?
Residents report average rents near $325/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 Decatur?
Contact the management office at 1096 W Decatur St in Decatur. 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.