Emmet Griffin Homes Public Housing East Saint Louis, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Emmet Griffin Homes is a Public Housing community in East Saint Louis, IL with 194 units reporting 79% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $450/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
194
total units
79%
occupancy
$450
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2630 Lincoln Ave, East Saint Louis, IL 62204 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,780/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,630/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 3% |
How to apply at Emmet Griffin Homes
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 2630 Lincoln Ave, East Saint Louis; 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 (~$450/mo average here).
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- Parsons Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Centreville Courts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parsons Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dawson Manor PB Section 8
- Denverside Redevelopment PB Section 8
- Alta Sita Plaza Apartments PB Section 8
- Rush Senior Gardens §202 Senior
- Turnkey-scattered Sites Public Housing
- East Bank Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz at Walter Circle Public Housing | East St Louis | 1.4 km |
| Forest Boulevard Estates Public Housing | East Saint Louis | 1.4 km |
| Central City Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | East Saint Louis | 1.7 km |
| St. Luke's Apartments PB Section 8 | East St Louis | 2 km |
| Infill-scattered Sites Public Housing | East Saint Louis | 2.2 km |
| Eaton/wilford Manor PB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 2.4 km |
| Samuel Gompers Homes Public Housing | E St Louis | 2.5 km |
| Orr-weathers Apts Public Housing | E St Louis | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Saint Louis
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Emmet Griffin Homes 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 Emmet Griffin Homes?
Residents report average rents near $450/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 Emmet Griffin Homes?
Contact the management office at 2630 Lincoln Ave in East Saint Louis. 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.