East Elm Apartments PB Section 8 Canton, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
East Elm Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Canton, IL with 22 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $385/month on average.
22
total units
82%
occupancy
$385
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1405 E Elm St, Canton, IL 61520 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,029/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,029/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 85% |
How to apply at East Elm 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 1405 E Elm St, Canton; 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 (~$385/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Canton
- Longview Apartments Public Housing
- Maple Manor Apartment Public Housing
- Oaklawn Apartments Public Housing
- Village Square Elderly I PB Section 8
- Ashland Place LIHTC
- Village Square Elderly Iii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Village Square Ii LIHTC
- Third & Oak Apartments PB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Canton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does East Elm 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 East Elm Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $385/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 East Elm Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1405 E Elm St in Canton. 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.