Forest Hills Public Housing Dixon, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Hills is a Public Housing community in Dixon, IL with 99 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $424/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 26 months.
99
total units
88%
occupancy
$424
avg resident rent
26 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 803 E Graham St, Dixon, IL 61021 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,315/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,625/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Forest Hills
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 803 E Graham St, Dixon; 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 (~$424/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dixon
- Mcreynolds Towers Public Housing
- Dixon Square Apts PB Section 8
- Marclare Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
- Countryside Manor PB Section 8
- Canterbury House Apts Ii LIHTC
- Canterbury House - Dixon LIHTCPB Section 8
- Nachusa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cummins Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kilker Apartments PB Section 8
- Spf-iii-dix §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bruckner's First Apts LIHTC | Dixon | 2.2 km |
| Bruckner's First Apts LIHTC | Dixon | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dixon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills?
Residents report average rents near $424/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 Forest Hills?
Contact the management office at 803 E Graham St in Dixon. 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.