Family Housing Public Housing Galesburg, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Family Housing is a Public Housing community in Galesburg, IL with 190 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $313/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
190
total units
100%
occupancy
$313
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 572 Iowa Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,960/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,371/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
How to apply at Family Housing
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 572 Iowa Ave, Galesburg; 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 (~$313/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Galesburg
- Moon Towers Public Housing
- Mary Allen West Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sandburg Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Galesburg Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Galesburg Towers LIHTC
- Galesburg Tower PB Section 8
- Turnberry Village-galesburg LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parkway Estates of Galesburg LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hollow Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Whiting Hall PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prairieland Townhouse Apt. PB Section 8 | Galesburg | 2.8 km |
| Bridgeway Housing, Inc. §811 | Galesburg | 3.7 km |
| Bridgeway Homes '02 §811 | Galesburg | 4 km |
| Family Housing 504 Public Housing | Galesburg | 4.2 km |
| Residential Facilities Corp §811 | Galesburg | 4.8 km |
| Hollow Tree Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Galesburg | 5.4 km |
| Bridgeway Sandburg §811 | Galesburg | 5.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Galesburg
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Family Housing 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 Family Housing?
Residents report average rents near $313/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 Family Housing?
Contact the management office at 572 Iowa Ave in Galesburg. 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.