Fairmount Apts Public Housing Metropolis, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fairmount Apts is a Public Housing community in Metropolis, IL with 233 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 48 months.
233
total units
97%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
48 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 E 3rd St, Metropolis, IL 62960 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,057/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,214/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 56% |
How to apply at Fairmount Apts
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 126 E 3rd St, Metropolis; 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 (~$360/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Metropolis
- Country Village L, Ll, Lll PB Section 8
- Parkview Apts of Metropolis LIHTCPB Section 8
- Devondale Apts Ii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scholar House of Paducah LIHTC | Paducah | 10.7 km |
| Brookmeade Apartments LIHTC | Paducah | 10.7 km |
| H C Mathis Public Housing | Paducah | 10.7 km |
| Jetton School Apartments LIHTC | Paducah | 10.7 km |
| Dudley Court Apartments PB Section 8 | Paducah | 10.8 km |
| Whittier Apts PB Section 8 | Paducah | 11.4 km |
| Ella Munal Ct Public Housing | Paducah | 12.1 km |
| Elmwood Ct Public Housing | Paducah | 12.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fairmount Apts 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 Fairmount Apts?
Residents report average rents near $360/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 Fairmount Apts?
Contact the management office at 126 E 3rd St in Metropolis. 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.