Fairfield High Rise Public Housing Fairfield, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fairfield High Rise is a Public Housing community in Fairfield, IL with 212 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $401/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 38 months.
212
total units
90%
occupancy
$401
avg resident rent
38 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 N 1st St, Fairfield, IL 62837 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,733/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,354/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 69% |
How to apply at Fairfield High Rise
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 303 N 1st St, Fairfield; 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 (~$401/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Fairfield
- Manor at the Woodlands LIHTCPB Section 8
- Village Apts of Fairfield LIHTCPB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Fairfield
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fairfield High Rise 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 Fairfield High Rise?
Residents report average rents near $401/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 Fairfield High Rise?
Contact the management office at 303 N 1st St in Fairfield. 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.