Forest Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Aurora, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Ridge Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Aurora, IL with 89 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $382/month on average.
89
total units
99%
occupancy
$382
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1215 2nd Ave, Aurora, IL 60505 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,681/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,128/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Forest Ridge Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1215 2nd Ave, Aurora; 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 (~$382/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coulter Court Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Aurora | 2 km |
| North Island Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Aurora | 2.8 km |
| Sherman Apartments Association §811 | Aurora | 2.8 km |
| Aurora Residential Service PB Section 8 | Aurora | 3.4 km |
| Ymca Senior Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Aurora | 3.5 km |
| Montgomery Farms Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Montgomery | 4.7 km |
| A&e Association, Inc. §811 | Aurora | 5.4 km |
| Aurora Downtown Revitalization LIHTC | Aurora | 5.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest Ridge Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Forest Ridge Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $382/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 Ridge Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1215 2nd Ave in Aurora. 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.